Winnipeg, MB – At 2:59 a.m. on September 17, 2019, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a garage fire in the 1-100 block of Gallagher Avenue West. Upon arrival crews encountered a well-involved fire which was threatening two neighbouring homes. The homes were evacuated and crews quickly launched an attack, declaring the fire under control at 3:36 a.m.
All eight occupants of the homes were assessed on scene by paramedics but did not require transport to hospital. No other injuries were reported.
The garage is considered a complete loss while the neighbouring homes sustained minor damage. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available at this time.