Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two structure fires this morning.
Ottawa Avenue fire
At 9:00 a.m., on October 4, 2023, WFPS crews responded to reports of a fire in a single-family bungalow in the 400 block of Ottawa Avenue.
Upon arrival to the scene, crews found smoke coming from the house. They attacked the fire from inside the house, declaring the fire under control at 9:36 a.m.
Occupants of the home safely self-evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Damage estimates are not available at this time.
Kenaston Boulevard fire
At 9:14 a.m. on October 4, 2023, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey, single-family home in the 300 block of Kenaston Boulevard.
When they arrived to the scene, crews found smoke coming from the house. They entered and fought the fire from the interior of the house, declaring the fire under control at 9:37 a.m.
There were no occupants in the house at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported.
Preliminary observations suggest the fire was accidental, caused by unattended cooking. Residents are reminded of the following safety tips to reduce the risk of kitchen fires:
- Always stay in the kitchen while cooking.
- Oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels, or curtains should be kept away from the stovetop.
- Oil should be heated slowly. If cooking oil catches fire and the fire is small and manageable, use a kitchen fire extinguisher or cover the top with a metal lid.
- Never use water to put out an oil fire.
Damage estimates are not available at this time.