Winnipeg, MB – At 9:43 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in an apartment building in the 600 block of Wellington Crescent.
At the scene, crews found heavy smoke coming from the building. Firefighters helped people get out of the building while others attacked the fire.
They declared the fire under control at 10:11 p.m.
Paramedics assessed one patient and no transportation to the hospital was required. The City of Winnipeg’s Emergency Social Services team responded to the scene to provide temporary support to displaced residents.
The fire is under investigation.