Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to fires on Colley Crescent and Brebeuf Road

Released: June 28, 2023 at 9 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB – Earlier this evening, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two structure fires believed to be caused by lightning. Between 2015-2021 WFPS responded to 11 fires which were caused by lightning. This includes fires in residential homes, multi-family homes, apartment buildings, vehicles, and outdoor property.

Colley Crescent fire

At 6:03 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a single-family bungalow on Colley Crescent.

When crews arrived at the scene, they found smoke coming from the house. They launched an interior, offensive fire attack, declaring the fire under control at 6:37 p.m.

All occupants of the house safely self-evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. No injuries were reported.

The fire is believed to be caused by a lightning strike to the roof of the house. No damage estimates are available at this time.

Brebeuf Road fire

At 6:06 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, WFPS crews responded to reports of a fire involving a single-family bungalow on Brebeuf Road.

Upon arrival on scene, crews found flames coming from the exterior of the home. They quickly extinguished the fire before it spread to the interior of the structure.

Occupants of the house safely self-evacuated with their pets. No injuries were reported.

It is believed the fire was caused when a tree felled by a lightning strike hit the house.

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