Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two fires in the early morning of Sunday, October 3, 2021.
Salter Street fire
At 2:54 a.m., WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a vacant, one-and-a-half storey house in the 200 block of Salter Street.
When crews arrived on-scene, they encountered a well-involved fire with heavy smoke coming from the structure. They launched a defensive attack, applying water to the building using an aerial ladder and hose streams. The fire was declared under control at 4:21 a.m.
Crews temporarily evacuated occupants of a neighouring home as a precaution due to heavy smoke conditions. No injuries were reported.
The building sustained extensive structural damage and is considered a complete loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available at this time.
Ross Avenue West fire
At 5:15 a.m., WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a single-family bungalow in the 1800 block of Ross Avenue West.
Once on-scene, crews found light smoke coming from the home. They launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 5:38 a.m.
Occupants of the home self-evacuated prior to crew arrival. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the blaze is under investigation. No damage estimates are available at this time.