Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Responds to fire under Osborne Street Bridge

Released: October 2, 2019 at 9:09 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – At 7:43 a.m. on October 2, 2019, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire under the Osborne Street Bridge. Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy black smoke. Crews launched an offensive attack, and quickly extinguished the fire, declaring it under control at 8:09 a.m.

One patient was assessed on scene by paramedics. No other injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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