Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to a house fire on Borebank Street

Released: June 11, 2020 at 9:06 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB – At 5:19 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a one-storey, single-family home in the 700 block of Borebank Street.

When crews arrived on scene, they encountered a well-involved fire with heavy smoke and flames coming from the home. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 7:01 p.m.

All occupants safely self-evacuated prior to crew arrival. Paramedics assessed two firefighters who sustained minor injuries. Neither firefighter required transportation to hospital. Two dogs were safely removed from the home and reunited with their owners.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available. The home sustained significant smoke, water, and fire damage.

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