Winnipeg, MB – At 5:02 a.m. on Friday, November 12, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a single-family, two-storey home in the 1500 block of Wolseley Avenue West.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke coming from the house. They launched a defensive attack until it was safe to enter the house and fight the fire offensively. Firefighters were aided by the use of Flameguard X-Tinguish Fire Suppression Tool (FST), an aerosol device that reduces temperatures, which allows for safer access. The FST generates a mist that expands to flood the space, suppressing flames within seconds. The fire was declared under control at 5:45 a.m.
Occupants of the home safely self-evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. Firefighters located one cat deceased in the home. No other injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Damage estimates are not currently available but the house suffered significant fire, smoke and water damage.