Winnipeg, MB – At 5:48 a.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2023, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a single-storey restaurant in the 200 block of McPhillips Street.
When crews arrived to the scene, they found heavy smoke coming from the structure. Crews entered the building and launched an offensive fire attack. The fire was declared under control at 6:32 a.m.
Crews completed a search of the building and no occupants were found. One firefighter was injured at the scene, was assessed by paramedics, and transported to hospital in stable condition. No other injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage estimates are not available at this time.