City of Winnipeg
City of Winnipeg
11/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/08/2024 07:28
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to fires on Pritchard Avenue and Machray Avenue
Released: November 8, 2024 at 7:20 a.m.
Winnipeg, MB- Overnight, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two structure fires.
Pritchard Avenue
At 11:17 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a two storey house in the 600 block of Pritchard Avenue.
Firefighters saw smoke coming from the building when they arrived. They attacked the fire from the inside, declaring the fire under control at 11:44 p.m.
All occupants safely self-evacuated before crews arrived. No injuries were reported. The City of Winnipeg's Emergency Social Services team helped find temporary accommodations for displaced residents.
No damage estimates are available. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Machray Avenue
At 2:13 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024, WFPS responded to reports of a fire in an apartment building in the 200 block of Machray Avenue. Firefighters attacked the fire from inside the building, declaring the fire under control at 2:27 a.m.
All occupants safely self-evacuated before crews arrived. Paramedics assessed one patient and no transportation to hospital was required.
No damage estimates are available. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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