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01/24/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/24/2026 09:57

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to a fire on Flora Avenue

Released: January 24, 2026 at 9:40 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB - At 5:09 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded reports of a fire in a vacant house in the 400 block of Flora Avenue. A WFPS paramedic unit was driving by when they noticed the fire and reported it to the 911 communications centre.

At the scene, firefighters found smoke coming from the house. Firefighters attacked the fire with a defensive fire attack until they could safely switch to an offensive fire attack. They declared the fire under control at 5:41 a.m.

No injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.

Vacant Buildings

Call 9-1-1 immediately if you see someone actively entering a vacant building or removing boards from a building's windows or doors.

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

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