Winnipeg, MB – At 12:14 p.m. on April 25, 2019, an off-duty firefighter reported smoke coming from a condominium complex in the 1900 block of St. Mary's Road. Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded and found that a small outdoor fire in a landscaped area had extended to the siding of the building. Siding was removed and the fire was extinguished.
No evacuations were necessary and no injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation and no damage estimates are available at this time.
Dumoulin Street Fire
At 1:34 p.m. on April 25, 2019, WFPS crews responded to reports of a fire on an elevated deck at the rear of a multi-family residence in the 100 block of Dumoulin Street. The fire was quickly knocked down before it had the opportunity to extend to the building. No injuries were reported.
Preliminary observations suggest the cause of the fire was accidental due to the careless disposal of smoking materials. With the warmer and drier weather, residents are reminded to take extra care when disposing of smoking materials and always follow these tips:
- Always use a deep, sturdy ashtray and place it away from anything that can burn.
- Never discard butts in vegetation, mulch, potted plants, landscaping or peat moss or other things that could easily ignite.
- Before you throw away butts and ashes, make sure they are out. Dousing them in water or sand is the best way to do that.
- Keep cigarettes, lighters, matches, and other smoking materials up high out of the reach of children, in a locked cabinet.