Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to a fire on Plover Place

Released: February 16, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – At 9:14 p.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a vacant, two-storey house under construction on Plover Place.

When crews arrived at the scene, they found heavy smoke coming from the house. Firefighters launched an interior fire attack, declaring the fire under control at 10:28 p.m.

A ‘mayday’ was briefly declared after a firefighter fell through an opening in the floor, but crews quickly rescued them. The firefighter was assessed by paramedics and, fortunately, was not injured.

Firefighters searched the structure and no occupants were found. No injuries were reported.

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

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