Winnipeg, MB – At 7:44 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a vacant, two-storey house in the 400 block Arlington Street.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from the house. A defensive attack was launched as it was not safe for crews to enter the structure. Once fire conditions improved, crews transitioned to an offensive attack, entering the house to extinguish hot spots and complete a search. No occupants were found. The fire was declared under control at 9:32 p.m.
No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Damage estimates are not currently available but the house suffered severe fire, smoke, and water damage.