Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to a structure fire on Gagnon Street

Released: September 10, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – At 4:55 a.m. on Sunday, September 10, 2023, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a three-storey apartment building in the 500 block of Gagnon Street.

At the scene, crews saw smoke and flames coming from the building. Firefighters attacked the fire from the outside while ensuring residents were safely evacuating.

As conditions improved, firefighters attacked the fire from the inside, declaring the fire under control at 7:20 a.m. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries. Paramedics assessed them on scene and no transportation to hospital was required. No other injuries were reported.

The City of Winnipeg’s Emergency Social Services (ESS) team responded to the scene to help displaced residents find temporary accommodation. Two Winnipeg Transit buses were provided for temporary shelter.

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

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