Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to fires on Garry Street and Selkirk Avenue

Released: December 16, 2024 at 2 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two structure fires on Monday, December 16, 2024.

Garry Street fire

At 12:38 a.m., WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a high-rise apartment in the 0-100 block of Garry Street. With the potential for high life hazards when dealing with a high-rise, a second alarm was called which increased the number of crews on scene.

Firefighters attacked a fire in the building, declaring it under control at 1:13 a.m. No injuries were reported. All residents were able to return to their suites once crews completed their work on scene.


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

Selkirk Avenue fire

At 7:12 a.m. today, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a vacant building in the 500 block of Selkirk Avenue.

Firefighters attacked the fire, declaring it under control at 7:36 a.m. Firefighters searched the building and confirmed there was no one inside. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.

This building had previous fire damage from a fire on December 4, 2024.

If you see someone actively entering a vacant building, or removing boards from a building’s windows or doors, call 911 to report the incident immediately.

If you notice boarded windows or doors that have been breached, but you do not see someone actively entering or trying to enter the building, report the incident to 311 by phone or online.

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