Winnipeg, MB – At 10:37 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in an apartment building in the 700 block of Sargent Avenue.
At the scene, crews saw smoke and flames coming from the building. Firefighters attacked the fire from the inside, declaring the fire under control at 11:31 p.m.
No injuries were reported.
The City of Winnipeg’s Emergency Social Services (ESS) team responded to the scene to help seven occupants find alternative temporary housing until they can return to their suites. Other tenants were able to return to their suites after crews completed their work on scene.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.