Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to fires on Princess Street and Inkster Boulevard

Released: November 17, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to two structure fires this morning.

Princess Street fire

At 7:21 a.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025, WFPS crews responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey mixed-use commercial / industrial building in the 300 block of Princess Street.

Upon arrival on scene, crews found heavy smoke and flames coming from the building. Crews used hose lines to knock down some of the flames and then entered the building to launch an interior fire attack. The fire was declared under control at 8:28 a.m.

Firefighters searched the building, and no occupants were found. There were no injuries reported.

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

Inkster Boulevard fire

At 6:50 a.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a single-family bungalow in the 500 block of Inkster Blvd.

When crews arrived, they found smoke and flames coming from the house. Firefighters entered the house and fought the fire from the interior. The fire was declared under control at 7:42 a.m.

All occupants of the house self-evacuated prior to the arrival of responders. Paramedics assessed six individuals, transporting three of them to hospital in stable condition.

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

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