Winnipeg, MB – At 2:31 p.m. on Friday, August 4, 2023, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a three-storey 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 2:55 p.m.
All occupants safely self-evacuated. A Winnipeg Transit bus was provided for temporary shelter for about 20 people while they made other housing arrangements. The City of Winnipeg’s Emergency Social Services (ESS) team responded to the scene to help residents find alternate temporary housing.
No damage estimates are available. The cause of the fire is under investigation.