Winnipeg, MB – At 4:59 a.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey home in the 400 block of Young Street.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke coming from the home. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 5:41 a.m.
Crews searched the home and found no occupants inside. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.
Given the extreme cold weather conditions, crews took extra safety precautions such as rotating through their various firefighting roles more often.