Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to four structure fires

Released: July 15, 2026 at 1:20 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service recently responded to fires on Stella Avenue, Alverstone Street, and Renfrew Street. 

Stella Avenue 

At 5:18 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to a fire in a vacant house in the 800 block of Stella Avenue.  

At the scene, crews found smoke and flames coming from the house. Firefighters attacked the fire and they declared it under control at 7:11 p.m. 

No injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation. 

While crews were responding this this fire, at 5:26 p.m., they noticed another nearby fire and reported it to the 911 Communications Centre. 

This fire was in a different property in the 800 block of Stella Avenue. Firefighters attacked the fire and declared this fire under control at 5:49 p.m. 

No injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation. 

Alverstone Street 

At 8:27 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a house in the 800 block of Alverstone Street. 

At the scene, crews found heavy black smoke coming from the house. Firefighters attacked the fire and declared it under control at 9:15 a.m. 

No injuries were reported. The City of Winnipeg’s Emergency Social Services team responded to the scene to provide temporary support for displaced residents.  

The fire is under investigation. 

Renfrew Street  

At 11:03 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a house in the 0-100 block of Renfrew Street. 


At the scene, crews found light smoke coming from the house. Firefighters attacked the fire and they declared it under control by 11:58 a.m. 

No injuries were reported.  

Preliminary observations suggest the cause of the fire was accidental and may have been related to the home’s stove.

Avoid a fire in your kitchen by following these tips:  

  • Never leave anything that can catch fire near the stove, even if it is turned off. When you turn the stove on later, or if it is turned on by accident, the flammable items could catch fire.  

  • Never leave the kitchen when you’re cooking something on the stovetop.  

  • If you’re baking something inside the oven, set a timer and check on it regularly.  

  • Keep all flammable items away from the stove when you’re cooking, including utensils, packaging, or fabric items. 

  • Keep kids and pets away from the stove when it’s on. 

Vacant buildings 

Call 9-1-1 if you see someone actively entering a vacant building or removing boards from windows or doors from a building. 

  If you notice boarded windows or doors that have been breached, but you do not see someone actively entering or trying to enter the building, report the incident to 311 by phone or online. 

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