Winnipeg, MB – At 5:51 a.m. on September 1, 2019, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded reports of a fire in a suite in a multi-family residence in the 0 to 100 block of Stephens Street. Upon arrival on scene, crews encountered heavy smoke venting from one of the suites. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 6:08 a.m.
Occupants of the building self-evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. A search was completed and no additional occupants were located. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available at this time.