Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to fire on Sargent Avenue

Released: February 24, 2023 at 9:58 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – At 9:27 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2023, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey, commercial and residential mixed-use building in the 700 block of Sargent Avenue.

When crews arrived at the scene they found smoke coming from the building. They fought the fire from inside the structure, declaring the fire under control at 9:40 p.m. The fire was contained to the suite where it originated.

Residents were evacuated from the building. One occupant and four Winnipeg Police Service members were assessed by on-scene paramedics. The occupant was transported to hospital for further assessment. No other injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage estimates are not available. 

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