Winnipeg, MB – At 12:05 p.m. on Friday, July 24, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a one-storey home in the 1100 block of Manitoba Avenue.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke coming from the home. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 12:34 p.m.
Crews searched the house and confirmed there were no occupants inside but they located four cats in the home. Three of the cats were deceased and one was rescued. The City of Winnipeg’s Department of Animal Services assisted with its care.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.