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02/24/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/24/2026 08:11
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to fires on Bannerman Avenue and Plover Place
Released: February 24, 2026 at 8 a.m.
Winnipeg, MB- The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two recent structure fires.
Bannerman Avenue fire
At 6:01 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a two-and-a-half storey house in the 300 block of Bannerman Avenue.
Upon arrival on scene, crews found heavy smoke and flames coming from the house. Due to the intensity of the fire, firefighters could not enter the house. They launched a defensive fire attack from the exterior. Once it was safe to do so, they transitioned to an interior fire attack, declaring the fire under control at 8:53 p.m.
Crews rotated throughout the incident to ensure they could warm up and take breaks from the cold.
All occupants of the house safely evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. No injuries were reported. Crews evacuated both neighbouring houses as a precaution. A Winnipeg Transit bus was sent to the scene to provide shelter for the evacuees.
The house sustained significant smoke, fire and water damage. The City of Winnipeg's Emergency Social Services team was activated to provide temporary support to displaced residents.
The fire is under investigation. Damage estimates are not available.
Water from firefighting efforts will freeze and create slippery conditions. City crews will monitor the area and apply sand and de-icing materials to roads and sidewalks as needed to improve traction.
Plover Place fire
At 4:05 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, WFPS crews responded to reports of a fire in a vacant, two-storey house under construction on Plover Place.
When crews arrived at the scene, they found the house engulfed in flames. Firefighters launched a defensive fire attack, declaring the fire under control at 5:19 a.m.
No injuries were reported.
The fire is under investigation. Damage estimates are not available.
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