Winnipeg, MB – At 10:06 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to a report of a fire inside a single-family bungalow in the 0-100 block of Munn Road.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from the home. They launched an offensive attack, bringing the fire under control at 10:26 p.m.
All occupants of the house safely self-evacuated prior to crew arrival. No injuries were reported.
Preliminary observations suggest the fire was accidental, caused by unattended cooking.
Residents are reminded of the following safety tips to avoid kitchen fires:
- Always stay in the kitchen while cooking.
- Oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains should be kept away from the stovetop.
- Oil should be heated slowly. If cooking oil catches fire and the fire is small and manageable, use a kitchen fire extinguisher or cover the top with a metal lid.
- Never use water to put out an oil fire.
No damage estimates are available at this time. The house sustained fire, smoke and water damage.