Winnipeg, MB – At 12:27 a.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2023, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey duplex in the 400 block of Stella Avenue.
Upon arrival on scene, crews found smoke and flames coming from the structure. They attacked the fire from inside the house, declaring the fire under control at 1:06 a.m.
All occupants from the building safely self-evacuated. No injuries were reported. The City of Winnipeg’s Emergency Social Services (ESS) team helped displaced residents in finding temporary accommodations.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage estimates are not available at this time.