Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to fire on Harvard Avenue

Released: May 16, 2025 at 7:45 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – At 10:13 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey, single-family house in the 200 block of Harvard Avenue.

When crews arrived at the scene, they found smoke coming from the house. They entered and launched an interior fire attack, declaring the fire under control at 10:50 p.m.

All occupants of the house safely self-evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. No injuries were reported. The City’s Emergency Social Services team responded to provide temporary support to displaced residents.

Preliminary observations suggest the fire was accidental, caused by an electrical malfunction. Damage estimates are not available.

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