Winnipeg, MB – At 2:44 p.m. on August 14, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a two-and-a-half-storey converted residential dwelling in the 600 block of Spence Street.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered a well-involved fire with heavy smoke and flames coming from the structure. A defensive attack was launched as it was deemed unsafe for crews to enter the structure. Once the fire was partially knocked down, crews were able to access the structure and transition to an offensive attack to complete extinguishment of the fire. The fire was declared under control at 3:37 p.m.
A search of the building was completed and no occupants were found. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire will be under investigation. No damage estimates are currently available.