Winnipeg, MB – At 7:51 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a duplex in the 600 block of Stella Avenue.
When crews arrived on scene, heavy flames, and smoke were coming from the structure. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 8:21 a.m. The fire was contained to one suite.
All occupants of the structure safely self-evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. No injuries were reported. Occupants of the unaffected suite were able to return to their home.
The cause of the fire is under investigation and no damage estimates are available.