Winnipeg, MB – At 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to a fire in an apartment building in the 300 block of Cumberland Avenue.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke coming from the building. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 7:32 p.m.
All occupants of the building were evacuated as a precaution. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.
At 7:22 p.m., the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in an apartment building in the 200 block of Goulet Street. Crews encountered smoke coming from the building. Crews quickly declared the fire under control. One patient was transported to hospital in critical condition. No injuries were reported.
Preliminary observations suggest the fire was caused by unattended cooking. WFPS said the cause of the fire is believed to be accidental, caused by unattended cooking.
WFPS has some tips to keep everyone safe:
- Always stay in the kitchen while cooking. Stove burners should always be turned off when leaving the kitchen, even for a short time.
- Anything that can catch fire — oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains — should always be kept away from the stovetop.
- Oil should always be heated slowly. If cooking oil catches fire and the fire is small and manageable, use a kitchen fire extinguisher or cover the pot with a metal lid. Never use water to put out an oil fire.