Winnipeg, MB – At 10:33 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a house explosion in the 1600 block of Selkirk Avenue.
When crews arrived to the scene they found the bungalow was heavily damaged with a strong smell of gas coming from it.
One person was inside the house at the time of the explosion and suffered significant injuries. They were treated by paramedics and transported to hospital in unstable condition. No other injuries were reported.
Five neighbouring houses were temporarily evacuated as a precaution. Residents were able to return to their homes once it was declared safe to do so. Firefighters tested gas readings to ensure there was no gas buildup in the homes, and Manitoba Hydro attended the scene to turn off gas access to the damaged house.
The incident remains under investigation. Damage estimates are not available at this time.