Winnipeg, MB – At 12:51 a.m. on January 29, 2019, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to reports of a fire in a three-storey apartment complex in the 700 block of Sargent Avenue. Once on scene today, crews found a small fire in one suite. It was quickly extinguished and minimal damage was contained to the single suite.
Approximately 10 residents of the building were evacuated for a short time while crews worked to extinguish the fire and ventilate the building. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire will be under investigation. No damage estimates are available at this time.