Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to house fire on Martin Avenue West

Released: December 14, 2020 at 9:19 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – At 3:43 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a one-storey home in the 200 block of Martin Avenue West.

When crews arrived on scene, they encountered heavy flames and smoke coming from the home. Crews launched a defensive exterior attack, until conditions allowed for an internal offensive attack. Crews declared the fire under control at 5:22 a.m.

All occupants safely self-evacuated before crews arrived. Paramedics assessed one person on scene and no transportation to hospital was required.

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

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