Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Update: Portage Avenue

Released: July 21, 2019 at 11:04 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB - At 5:37 a.m. on July 21, 2019, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to a request for assistance with severe flooding in a building in the 1000 block of Portage Avenue.

Once on scene, crews were unable to shut off the water to the building and called for assistance from the City of Winnipeg Water and Waste Department. As the flooding was progressing quickly, and threatening the electrical supply Manitoba Hydro was also called to assist.

WFPS crews evacuated 30 residents from the building. They were relocated with assistance from Winnipeg Transit.

No injuries were reported.

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