Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to fires on Flora Avenue and Alfred Avenue

Released: May 11, 2020 at 9:38 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB – At 7:13 p.m., on Monday, May 11, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a house in the 400 block of Flora Avenue.

When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke coming from the building. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 7:49 p.m.

Crews searched the house and no occupants were located. No injuries were reported.

At 8:28 p.m., the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey, multi-family home in the 400 block of Alfred Avenue.

Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 8:52 p.m. All residents self-evacuated prior to crew arrival. No injuries were reported.

Both fires are under investigation and no damage estimates are available at this time.

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