Winnipeg, MB – At 2:11 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a four-storey apartment building in the 300 block of Qu’Appelle Avenue.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke coming from the building. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 2:29 p.m.
All occupants safely self-evacuated prior to crew arrival. Crews searched the building to confirm there were no occupants inside. No injuries were reported. Evacuated occupants were able to return to their suites.
No damage estimates are available. The cause of the fire is under investigation.