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10/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/17/2026 18:08

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to fires on Kennedy Street and College Avenue

Released: October 17, 2026 at 7:10 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB - Since yesterday, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two structure fires.

Kennedy Street fire

At 3:54 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2026, WFPS responded reports of a fire in a high-rise apartment in the 300 block of Kennedy Street.

At the scene, crews found smoke coming from the building. Firefighters attacked the fire and declared it under control at 4:14 p.m.

Paramedics assessed one patient and no transportation to hospital was required.

The fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.

College Avenue fire

At 12:04 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in the 300 block of College Avenue.

At the scene, crews found heavy smoke and flames coming from the building.

Firefighters attacked the fire and declared it under control at 12:50 a.m. Paramedics treated one patient and transported them to hospital in unstable condition.

The fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.

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