The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) is reminding residents to never leave cooking unattended after a fire in Transcona Monday night.
Shortly after 7:30 p.m. on October 7, WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a three-storey condominium building in the 400 block of Pandora Avenue West.
Crews found smoke coming from the building upon arrival. They quickly entered the building and fought the blaze from the inside. The fire was declared under control at 8:01 p.m.
Occupants were able to self-evacuate and there were no injuries reported. Temporary accommodations for displace residents were found from the Emergency Social Services team.
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.