Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to fires on Talbot Avenue and Metcalfe Avenue

Released: October 17, 2025 at 6:15 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to two structure fires earlier today.  

Talbot Avenue fire

At 11:20 a.m. on October 17, 2025, WFPS crews responded to reports of a fire in a one-and-a-half storey house in the 700 block of Talbot Avenue.

Upon arrival on scene, firefighters found smoke coming from the structure. They launched an offensive fire attack, declaring the fire under control at 11:41 a.m.

Crews completed a search of the house, and no occupants were found. No injuries were reported.

The fire remains under investigation. Damage estimates are not available.

Metcalfe Avenue fire

At 1:05 p.m. on October 17, 2025, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a one-and-a-half storey house in the 200 block of Metcalfe Avenue.

When crews arrived at the scene, they found smoke coming from the house. Firefighters entered and launched an interior fire attack. The fire was declared under control at 1:40 p.m.

Crews searched the house, and no occupants were found. There were no injuries reported.

The fire is under investigation. Damage estimates are not available.

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