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10/31/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/31/2026 13:10
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to fires on Powers Street, Main Street, Burrows Avenue, and Archibald Street
Released: October 31, 2026 at 1:35 p.m.
Winnipeg, MB - Last night, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to four structure fires.
Powers Street fire
At 7:42 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, WFPS responded to reports of a fire in an apartment building in the 100 block of Powers Street. Due to the high life safety risks associated with a high-rise building, the 911 Communications Centre dispatched an additional crew to the scene.
At the scene, crews found a working fire in the building. Firefighters attacked the fire and declared it under control at 8:20 p.m.
Paramedics assessed one patient and no transportation to hospital was required.
Winnipeg Transit and the City of Winnipeg Emergency Social Services team responded to the scene to provide temporary support for displaced residents.
Main Street fire
At 11:49 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a shelter in the 600 block of Main Street. At the scene, crews found a fire in the building and extinguished it using hose lines.
No injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.
Burrows Avenue fire
At 1:27 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, WFPS responded to a fire in a garage in the 500 block of Burrows Avenue. Firefighters attacked the fire and declared it under control at 1:51 a.m. No injuries were reported.
Archibald Street fire
At 3:22 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a commercial building in the 0-100 block of Archibald Street.
At the scene, crews found heavy smoke and flames coming from the building. Firefighters used a defensive exterior attack until it was safe to switch to an offensive strategy. Firefighters declared the fire under control at 3:58 a.m.
No injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.
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