Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to a fire in a commercial building in the 1600 block of Church Street at 9:41 am on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
When firefighters arrived they encountered a fire inside the building and put it out. The building’s fire suppression system was activated and damages to the structure were limited.
Initially the Hazardous Materials Unit was dispatched to the scene but it was later determined that they would not be needed and their response was cancelled.
The cause of the fire has been determined to be related to a mechanical malfunction and is considered accidental.
No injuries were reported.
