Vacant Winnipeg home to be demolished after ‘severe fire, smoke and water damage’
A vacant home in Point Douglas is set to be knocked down after its second fire this summer, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service said.
A fire, smoke, and water damage occurred at an abandoned home in Winnipeg's Point Douglas neighbourhood on Thursday morning, according to the city's fire department. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to the blaze on Argyle Street shortly after 6 a.m. The crew faced heavy smoke and flames, which prevented them from entering the house safely.
They fought the fire from outside the building using an aerial ladder to direct water onto the flames throughout the lengthy firefighting operation. The fire was extinguished just before 9:30 a.m.
The building suffered severe fire, smoke, and water damage as a result of the incident. It had previously been damaged by a fire in June. In response to the emergency, the WFPS began arranging for the vacant home's demolition. One firefighter was treated by paramedics at the scene following the fire. The origin of the fire is still under investigation.
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