Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to a house fire on Flora Avenue and two garage fires

Released: July 6, 2020 at 10:01 a.m.
Garage Fires

Winnipeg, MB – At 2:39 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a vacant house in the 400 block of Flora Avenue. Winnipeg Police Service AIR 1 first noticed the fire and notified WFPS.

When crews arrived on scene, they encountered a well-involved fire with heavy flames and smoke coming from the building. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 3:22 a.m.

Crews searched the building to confirm there was no one in the building and found no occupants. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.

At 8:34 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2020 the WFPS responded to reports of a garage on fire in the 400 block of Simcoe Street. When crews arrived on scene, they encountered heavy flames and smoke coming from the garage. Crews launched an offensive attack, working to ensure the fire did not spread to nearby homes. Crews declared the fire under control at 9:04 p.m. No injuries were reported and no damage estimates are available.

At 6:03 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020, WFPS responded to reports of a detached garage on fire in the 1000 block of Pritchard Avenue. When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke coming from the garage. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 6:42 a.m. No injuries were reported and no damage estimates are available.

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