As previously released by the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service:
On January 20, 2022, at 11:56 p.m., the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a single-family bungalow in the 1900 block of William Avenue West.
When WFPS crews arrived on scene, they found a well-involved fire, with heavy smoke and flames coming from the home. Initially, an offensive fire attack was launched but due to deteriorating conditions, crews were forced to exit the house and transition to a defensive attack. Once some of the flames were knocked down, they were able to re-enter the structure, declaring the fire under control at 1:14 a.m.
During their search of the structure, crews located one occupant. The individual was declared deceased at the scene. One dog was also located deceased in the house.
The fire remains under investigation.
Update:
The fire is suspicious, and the death is being investigated as a homicide. The deceased has been identified as Brian Robert Scibak, a 61-year-old male of Winnipeg.
This investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).