Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two fires.
Emerson Avenue Fire
At 10:38 p.m. on Sunday, December 26, 2021, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a one-storey bungalow in the 400 block of Emerson Avenue.
When crews arrived on-scene, they encountered very light smoke and stains of smoke inside the home. They opened up a portion of the structure to find a fire in a building cavity. They launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 11:08 p.m.
Occupants of the home self-evacuated prior to crew arrival. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available at this time.
Arden Avenue Fire
At 6:47 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 2021, the WFPS responded to an automatic alarm at a seven-storey, high-rise apartment tower in the 0-100 block of Arden Avenue.
Once on-scene, crews determined that there was smoke coming from a suite on the third floor.
Crews initiated an offensive attack, and at 7:08 a.m. the fire was declared under control. Fire damage was contained to the suite of origin.
Occupants self-evacuated prior to crew arrival or sheltered in place. Two occupants were assessed and treated on-scene by paramedics. One was taken to hospital in stable condition, the other did not require transport to hospital. No other injuries were reported.
The City of Winnipeg’s Emergency Social Services was called to assist multiple individuals in finding temporary accommodations.
No damage estimates are available. The cause of the fire is under investigation.