Winnipeg, MB – At 11:10 a.m. on Friday, September 14, 2018 Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to a report of a fire at a seven-story apartment building in the 100-block of Henry Avenue. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke and a working fire. A second alarm was called, increasing the number of apparatus and WFPS crew members on the scene, due to the potential for high life hazards when dealing with an occupied residential building.
In total, 23 WFPS apparatus assisted with the response to this fire. Crews were able to quickly knock down the fire, keeping it confined to one floor. While the offensive fire attack occurred, crews also assisted with the evacuation of approximately 200 individuals from the building.
A number of evacuees from the building were assessed on scene and one individual was transported to hospital in stable condition. As well, one firefighter was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The majority of occupants will be able to return to the building later this afternoon once ventilation of the building is completed.
Henry Avenue and Martha Street are anticipated to reopen to regular traffic later this afternoon.
The cause of the fire is under investigation and no damage estimates are available at this time.