Two Winnipeggers are very grateful for firefighters after they escaped an early morning fire.
Early Saturday morning, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to a fire in a two-storey, multi-family home on Flora Avenue, according to a release from the City of Winnipeg.
Crews arrived on the 600 block around 6:41 a.m., where smoke was visible from the structure. Firefighters entered the residence and quickly worked to bring the fire under control, declaring it fully contained by 7:07 a.m.
Most residents managed to evacuate independently, while two individuals received assistance from firefighters.
On-scene paramedics assessed both residents, who did not require further medical treatment or transport to hospital. No injuries were reported.
The City of Winnipeg’s Emergency Social Services has been activated to support residents affected by the incident.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and damage estimates are not yet available.