News briefs for Monday, September 2, 2024

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WFPS responds to fire on McDermot Avenue

8:23 PM

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews responded to reports of fire at a one storey house in the 800 block of McDermot Avenue at 4 p.m. Monday afternoon.

Smoke was coming from the structure when crews arrived on scene. The fire was declared under control at 4:32 p.m.

The resident of the home evacuated before crews arrived on scene. There were no injuries reported.

Preliminary observations suggest the fire was accidental, caused by unattended cooking.