Winnipeg, MB – At 9:38 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in three-storey apartment building in the 100 block of Traill Avenue.
When crews arrived at the location, they found smoke in the building. Firefighters attacked the fire from inside the building, declaring it under control at 9:55 p.m. The fire was contained to the suite where it originated.
Firefighters evacuated four individuals from that suite. They were assessed by paramedics and transported to hospital in stable condition. No other injuries were reported.
No damage estimates are available at this time. Preliminary observations suggest the fire was accidental, caused by unattended cooking. Residents are reminded of the following safety tips to reduce the risk of kitchen fires:
- Always stay in the kitchen while cooking.
- Oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels, or curtains should be kept away from the stovetop.
- Oil should be heated slowly. If cooking oil catches fire and the fire is small and manageable, use a kitchen fire extinguisher or cover the top with a metal lid.
- Never use water to put out an oil fire.