Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to a fire on Furby Street

Released: July 9, 2026 at 9:45 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – At 3:09 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a three-storey apartment building the 0-100 block of Furby Street.

At the scene, crews found heavy smoke coming from the building. Firefighters helped some residents get out of the building while others self-evacuated.

Firefighters attacked the fire and declared it under control at 4:20 a.m.

Paramedics assessed 9 patients and transported 8 of them to the hospital, one in unstable condition and 7 in stable condition. Paramedics also assessed one firefighter on scene for a minor injury and no transportation to hospital was required.

The City of Winnipeg’s Emergency Social Services (ESS) team responded to the scene to provide temporary support for displaced residents. Two Winnipeg Transit buses responded to the scene to provide temporary shelter for residents while arrangements are finalized.

The fire is under investigation.

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