Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service was called out to two structure fires on Wednesday evening, August 11, 2021.
Speers Road
Just after 7:00 pm crews responded to a fire in a three-storey industrial building in the first 100 block of Speers Road.
Firefighters found a small fire in a machine hopper and were able to quickly knock it down. The building’s sprinkler system had also activated which helped keep the fire from spreading.
Everyone inside the building were able together out safely before fire crews arrived on the scene.
No injuries were reported
Smithhurst Street
Crews were call again about 50 minutes later to a two-storey townhouse complex in the first 100 block of Smithhurst Street.
As firefighters arrived they saw smoke and flames coming from the building. An offensive attack was launched and the blaze was declared under control at 8:17 pm.
Residents in the suite where the fire started were able to safely get out before firefighters arrived. Residents in neighbouring suites were temporarily evacuated until crews finished their work on scene.
No injuries were reported
The cause of both fires is under investigation.
© News4.ca 2021
