Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to a fire in a vacant warehouse on Point Douglas Avenue just before 10:00 pm on Monday night, March 28, 2022.
Although crews were able to quickly knock down the fire after launching an offensive attack firefighters remained on the scene for an extended time putting out hotspots. The fire was declared under control at 11:21 pm.
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(Robb Mitchell / News 4)
This is the third fire at this property in the past six months. A major fire occurred in a vacant warehouse on September 28, 2021. The fire resulted in the collapse of the building’s roof and rail ties on a nearby train caught fire due to blowing embers. Two firefighters were injured while fighting the blaze. A 21-year-old female was arrested and charged with Arson and Mischief.
Firefighters also responded to a blaze on February 14, 2022. During that fire they had to call in a front-end loader to clear a path so firetrucks could be brought onto the property.
The cause of the fire is under investigation
© News4.ca 2022
