Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two house fires this afternoon.
Young Street Fire
At 1:14 p.m. on May 25, 2021, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a two-and-a-half storey house in the 400 block of Young Street.
Upon arrival on scene, crews found smoke and flames coming from the house. An offensive attack was initiated and the fire was declared under control at 1:29 p.m.
Crews completed a search of the house and no occupants were found. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage estimates are not available at this time.
Dufferin Avenue Fire
At 3:13 p.m. on May 25, 2021, WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a vacant bungalow in the 500 block of Dufferin Avenue.
When crews arrived at the address, they encountered smoke coming from the house and launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 3:47 p.m.
A search of the structure was completed and no occupants were found. No injuries were reported.
The fire remains under investigation. Damage estimates are not currently available.