Winnipeg, MB – At 7:45 p.m., the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a single-family home in the 500 block of Grassie Blvd.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered a well-involved fire with heavy flames and smoke coming from the home. Crews initiated a search of the home and located one individual who was declared deceased on scene.
As a result of deteriorating conditions, crews launched a defensive attack and the fire was declared under control at 8:36 p.m.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. While no damage estimates are available at this time, the home sustained significant damage.