Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to fires on Sherman Street and Aberdeen Avenue

Released: March 13, 2026 at 7 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB – On Friday, March 13, 2026, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two structure fires.

Sherman Street fire

At 3:44 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026, WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a vacant house in the 200 block of Sherman Street.

At the scene, crews found smoke and flames coming from the house. Firefighters attacked the fire and declared it under control at 4:22 a.m. No injuries were reported.

The fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.

Aberdeen Avenue fire

At 12:49 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026, WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a house in the 300 block of Aberdeen Avenue.

At the scene, crews saw light smoke coming from the house. Firefighters attacked the fire and declared it under control at 1:17 p.m. No injuries were reported.

The fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.

Vacant buildings

Call 9-1-1 if you see someone actively entering a vacant building or removing boards from a building’s windows or doors. Contact 311 if you notice breached windows or doors but do not see anyone actively entering or trying to enter the building.

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