Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to a fire on Magnus Avenue

Released: June 14, 2021 at 8:26 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – At 2:21 a.m. on Monday, June 14, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a vacant house in the 300 block of Magnus Avenue.

When crews arrived on scene, heavy smoke and flames were coming from the house. Crews launched a defensive exterior attack, protecting surrounding homes from fire exposure until crews could safely switch to an interior offensive attack. The fire was declared under control at 2:55 a.m.

Crews searched the building and no occupants were located. No injuries were reported.

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

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