Winnipeg, MB – At 9:11 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey house in the 600 block of McGee Street.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered heavy flames and smoke coming from the house. Crews launched a defensive attack, fighting the fire from the outside until it was safe to launch an interior, offensive attack. The fire was declared under control at 9:51 p.m.
Crews conducted a search of the building and no occupants were located. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available; however, the house sustained significant smoke, fire, and water damage.