On the evening of Wednesday, March 15, 2023, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to three residential fires.
Young Street
At 6:54 p.m., WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey home in the 600 block of Young Street.
At the scene, crews saw smoke coming from the home. Firefighters attacked the fire from inside, declaring the fire under control at 7:33 p.m.
No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.
Tim Sale Drive
At 7:01 p.m., WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a condominium in the 0-100 block of Tim Sale Drive.
At the scene, crews found smoke inside the building. Firefighters attacked the fire from the inside and declared the fire under control at 7:16 p.m.
No injuries were reported. Damages were mostly contained to the suite where the fire started. Preliminary observations suggest the cause of the fire was accidental and related to an item near a baseboard heater.
Consol Avenue
At 7:09 p.m., WFPS responded to reports of a fire in an apartment building in the 700 block of Consol Avenue.
At the scene, crews determined the fire was already extinguished. Firefighters ventilated the building.
No injuries were reported. Preliminary observation suggests the fire was accidental and related to cooking.
To avoid a fire, follow these tips:
- Always stay in the kitchen while cooking. Turn off stove burners when you leave the kitchen, even for a short time.
- Keep anything that can catch fire away from the stovetop, including oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains.
- Heat oil slowly. If cooking oil catches fire and the fire is small and manageable, use a kitchen fire extinguisher or cover the pot with a metal lid. Never use water to put out an oil fire.
- Learn about cooking safety and how to prevent a fire in your kitchen.
- Have an escape plan for your home and practice it often.