Winnipeg, MB – At 6:10 a.m. on March 18, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a single-storey motel in the 1800 block of Pembina Highway. Once on scene, crews found heavy smoke and visible flames coming from the structure and launched an offensive attack.
Some occupants of the motel self-evacuated and the remaining individuals were evacuated by WFPS crews. No injuries were reported. Crews located and brought one cat to safety. A second cat remains unaccounted for at this time.
Crews will remain on scene throughout the morning extinguishing hot spots. The cause of the fire will be under investigation. No damage estimates are currently available.