Winnipeg police seek 2 people of interest in relation to suspected arson

Winnipeg police are seeking the public's assistance in locating two individuals of interest linked to a suspected arson that damaged a home on Granville Street in North Point Douglas. The incident occurred last month, causing significant destruction to the one-and-a-half storey residence.

Two people featured in an image shared by the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) are currently considered persons of interest in the case. The fire was reported to the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) just before 6 a.m. on September 28, with crews arriving to find smoke emanating from the house. Despite the blaze, firefighters successfully extinguished the flames within approximately 45 minutes.

Remarkably, an occupant of the home had to be rescued by the emergency responders, who safely guided them to safety through a window. Both the individual and the firefighter were subsequently taken to the hospital in stable condition. Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to reach out to the WPS major crimes unit.