Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two recent structure fires.
Home Street fire
At 6:21 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a vacant one-and-a-half storey house in the 800 block of Home Street.
When crews arrived on scene, they found smoke coming from the house. They entered and fought the fire from inside, quickly declaring the fire under control.
Crews completed a search of the structure and no occupants were found. There were no injuries reported.
The fire is under investigation. Damage estimates are not available at this time.
Gertrude Avenue fire
At 2:11 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, WFPS crews responded to reports of a fire in a vacant two-and-a-half-storey house in the 400 block of Gertrude Avenue.
Upon arrival at the scene, crews found smoke and flames coming from the house. They entered and fought the fire from the interior, declaring the fire under control at 2:57 a.m.
A search of the house was completed and no occupants were found. There were no injuries reported.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Damage estimates are not available at this time.