Fatal house fire in the St. Matthews neighbourhood : C26-29940

Released: February 8, 2026 at 12:49 p.m.

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On February 7, 2026, just before 10:00 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a house fire in the 300 block of Agnes Street.

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service was already on scene battling the fire. Multiple occupants were evacuated. Five people were transported to hospital: three in critical condition and two in stable condition. One of the people that was transported in critical condition has since been upgraded to stable condition. However, the two others originally transported in critical condition (an 18 and 48-year-old women) have succumbed to their injuries.

The Major Crimes Unit has assumed the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org

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