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Sunday morning Point Douglas fire under investigation

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to a residential fire on Austin Street in Point Douglas early Sunday morning, November 17, 2019.

When crews arrived at the two and a half storey residence just after 2:00 am they encountered heavy smoke coming from the structure.

Firefighters look on as crews battle Austin Street fire (Keegan Driedger / News 4)

Although the blaze was under control fairly quickly the building sustained significant damage from smoke, fire and water.

Two people were taken to hospital by paramedics – one in unstable condition the other in stable condition.

Smoke billows from a Point Douglas residence early Sunday morning, November 17, 2019
(Keegan Driedger / News 4)

There are no damage estimates available.

The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

© News4.ca 2020

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