On January 3, 2022, at approximately 2:15 p.m., Winnipeg Police North District General Patrol officers responded to a report of a fight at a multi-unit residence located in the 200 block of Dufferin Avenue. The first officers to arrive noticed smoke from within the building, confirmed a working fire, and quickly evacuated all twelve suites. Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded and was able to extinguish the blaze. There were no injuries.
A 24-year-old female was arrested at the scene and faces one count of Arson.
Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer
Constable Dani McKinnon, Public Information Officer
Constable Claude Chancy, Public Information Officer
Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs
Office: 204-986-3061
E-mail: WPS-PIO@winnipeg.ca