Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to three structure fires this morning.
Young Street fire
At 9:21 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026, WFPS crews responded to reports of a fire in a three-storey apartment building in the 200 block of Young Street.
When crews arrived at the scene, they found smoke and flames coming from the building. Firefighters entered and launched an offensive fire attack. They declared the fire under control at 11:24 a.m.
All occupants of the building self-evacuated prior to the arrival of crews.
One firefighter was injured at the scene. They were assessed by paramedics but did not require transport to hospital.
Firefighters rescued several cats from the building. Two cats were found deceased.
The City's Emergency Social Services team attended to support residents displaced by the fire.
The fire is under investigation. Damage estimates are not available.
River Avenue fire
At 6:04 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026, WFPS crews responded to reports of a fire in a three-storey apartment building in the 300 block of River Avenue.
Upon arrival on scene, WFPS crews found smoke and flames coming from the building. They launched an offensive fire attack, bringing the fire under control at 6:28 a.m.
All occupants safely evacuated from the building. No injuries were reported.
Once the fire was extinguished, residents were able to return to their suites.
The fire remains under investigation. Damage estimates are not available.
Lyle Street fire
At 5:35 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026, the WFPS responded to a fire in a single-storey house in the 300 block of Lyle Street. The fire was first reported by on-duty Winnipeg Police Service members.
When WFPS crews arrived at the scene, they found smoke coming from the house. They launched an interior fire attack, declaring the fire under control at 6:48 a.m.
Firefighters searched the house and no occupants were found. No injuries were reported.
The fire is under investigation. Damage estimates are not available.