Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to two fires

Released: April 17, 2023 at 11:53 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two house fires last night.

Selkirk Avenue

At 2:14 a.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a boarded multi-unit building in the 200 block of Selkirk Avenue.

At the scene, crews saw heavy flames and smoke coming from the building. Firefighters attacked the fire from the outside until it was safe to enter. Firefighters located one person inside the house and paramedics transported them to hospital in critical condition.

Firefighters declared the fire under control at 2:58 a.m.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.

During the event, a vehicle drove over the hose lines used to fight the fire. WFPS reminds drivers to never drive over hose lines at a fire scene, as it can cause serious injury to crews. Drivers can receive a ticket for this offense under the Highway Traffic Act.

Wilford Close 

At 10:31 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, 2023, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a home in the 0-100 block of Wilford Close.

At the scene, crews saw smoke coming from the house. Firefighters attacked the fire from inside the home, declaring the fire under control at 10:48 p.m.

All occupants safely self-evacuated before crews arrived. Paramedics transported one person to hospital in stable condition.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.

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