Winnipeg, MB – At 7:48 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a vacant commercial structure in the 1600 block of Regent Avenue West.
When crews arrived, they found the gas line to the building was leaking and had ignited, with flames coming from the gas meter on the exterior of the building. Fire suppression crews worked to extinguish the fire while additional crews established a safety zone. Manitoba Hydro attended the scene to shut off service to the building.
No injuries were reported and no evacuations were required.
The cause of the incident is under investigation. Damage estimates are not available at this time.