Winnipeg, MB – At 2:15 a.m. on January 15, 2019, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to reports of a fire in a single family home in the 900 block of Ashburn Street. Once on scene crews launched an interior, offensive attack. The fire was knocked down by 2:38 a.m.
Two residents were in the home at the time of the fire. One was able to self-evacuate prior to the arrival of crews. The other individual was located still inside the home during a primary search of the home. This individual was transported to hospital in critical condition. No other injuries were reported.
Preliminary investigation shows the cause of this fire to be accidental, originating in the kitchen. No damage estimates are available at this time.