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01/17/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/17/2025 18:04

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to fires on Selkirk Avenue and Strauss Drive

Released: January 17, 2025 at 6 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB- On Friday, January 17, 2025, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two structure fires.

Selkirk Avenue

At 10:49 a.m, WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a vacant house in the 700 block of Selkirk Avenue.

At the scene, crews launched a defensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 12:45 p.m.

No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Strauss Drive

At 12:59 p.m., WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey house in the 100 block of Strauss Drive.

At the scene, crews saw smoke and flames coming from the house. Firefighters launched a defensive attack, and then switched to an offensive attack. The fire was declared under control at 2 p.m.

No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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