Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to fire on Furby Street

Released: June 29, 2023 at 4 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB – At 5:44 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a vacant two-and-a-half storey, converted residential dwelling in the 500 block of Furby Street.

Upon arrival on scene, crews found thick smoke and heavy flames coming from the house. They launched a fire attack from the exterior of the structure until conditions improved allowing them to enter and fight the fire from the interior. The fire was declared under control at 6:20 a.m.

Crews completed a search of the house and no occupants were found. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage estimates are not available at this time. This is the third fire at this property this week.

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