Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to a fire on Kildare Avenue East

Released: December 29, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – At 9:53 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a maintenance garage in the 100 block of Kildare Avenue East.

At the scene, crews found heavy smoke and flames coming from the building. The Hazardous Materials team responded to the scene to mitigate any possible chemical spills as a result of the fire. They did not locate any chemicals and returned to their station.

At the same time, firefighters attacked the fire and declared it under control at 11:12 p.m. No injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.

About the Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Team

The WFPS HazMat team is made up of highly trained hazardous materials technicians who respond to chemical spills or leaks. While all WFPS personnel have basic Hazmat training, this team responds in a dedicated apparatus with specialized equipment to mitigate emergencies and reduce risk to residents and the environment.

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