Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to fires on William Avenue and London Street

Released: October 29, 2025 at 9 p.m.

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

William Avenue fire

At 6:04 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, WFPS crews responded to reports of a fire in a single-storey house in the 800 block of William 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 6:29 p.m.

Occupants of the house evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. There were no injuries reported. The City of Winnipeg’s Emergency Social Services team was activated, providing temporary support for displaced residents

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

 

London Street fire

At 4:03 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a duplex in the 900 block of London Street.

Upon arrival on scene, crews found smoke coming from the structure. They launched an interior fire attack, declaring the fire under control at 4:36 p.m.

All occupants of the house safely evacuated before crews arrived. No injuries were reported.

Damage estimates are not available.

Preliminary observations suggest the fire was accidental, caused by unattended cooking.  

Residents should follow these 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.

 

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