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Firefighters Responded to Two House Fires on Friday

On Friday, January 17, 2025, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two separate structure fires.

Selkirk Avenue

At 10:49 a.m., WFPS received reports of a fire in a vacant house in the 700 block of Selkirk Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters launched a defensive attack to contain the blaze. The fire was declared under control at 12:45 p.m. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Strauss Drive

Shortly after, at 12:59 p.m., WFPS responded to another fire, this time in a two-storey house in the 100 block of Strauss Drive. Arriving crews observed smoke and flames emanating from the house. Firefighters initially initiated a defensive strategy but switched to an offensive attack, bringing the fire under control by 2 p.m. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the cause of this fire remains under investigation.

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