City of Winnipeg

01/11/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/11/2025 09:47

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to fires on Powers Street and Aberdeen Avenue

Released: January 11, 2025 at 9:45 a.m.

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

Powers Street

At 2:24 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a vacant and boarded house in the 200 block of Powers Street.

At the scene, crews saw flames coming from the house. Firefighters attacked the fire, declaring it under control at 2:46 a.m.

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

WFPS crews responded to a fire at this location in March 2023.

Aberdeen Avenue

At 6:26 a.m. at Saturday, January 11, 2025, WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a vacant and boarded house in the 400 block of Aberdeen Avenue.

At the scene, crews saw smoke coming from the house. Firefighters initially launched an offensive attack, but deteriorating conditions forced crews to switch to a defensive attack. Firefighters are using aerial ladders to extinguish the fire and are expected to be on scene throughout the morning. Residents should avoid the area.

One firefighter sustained an injury while working on scene. Paramedics assessed the firefighter and transported them to hospital in stable condition.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.

WFPS crews responded to a fire at this location in November 2024.

Vacant buildings

If you see someone actively entering a vacant buildingor removing boards from a building's windows or doors, call 911 to report the incident immediately.

If you notice a building with boarded windows or doors that have been breached, but you do not see someone actively entering or trying to enter the building, report the incident to 311 by phone or online.

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