Winnipeg firefighters responded to a fire in the 400 block of Young Street early this morning in a two-storey house.

As crews arrived on the scene around 5:00 am they encountered smoke coming from the building and launched an offensive attack.

Extreme cold temperatures made crews take extra precautions including rotating personnel through the various roles required during a fire more often.

It took about 40 minutes for the fire to be declared under control. A search of the structure found no one inside. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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