No serious injuries reported in Winnipeg apartment explosion, WFPS says
An apartment building in Winnipeg exploded Wednesday, the city's fire paramedic service said. No serious injuries were reported.
A single individual sustained an injury, though not severe enough to warrant hospitalization, following an explosion at a Winnipeg apartment complex, according to the city’s fire paramedic service (WFPS). The WFPS arrived at the two-story apartment building located at the 300 block of Clare Avenue just before noon on Wednesday to find the structure damaged.
As a precautionary measure, the apartments were evacuated while firefighters conducted a thorough search of the building to rule out any additional dangers, such as fires ignited by the blast. No other hazardous conditions were discovered, the WFPS added. Upon assessment at the scene, paramedics found that one person required no medical attention, with no other injuries reported.
Displaced residents are currently receiving support from the City of Winnipeg’s emergency social services team. The WFPS is conducting an investigation into the incident and preliminary findings suggest that the explosion was accidental.
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