First responders in Winnipeg had a busy Friday night, responding to four structure fires. At 7:42 p.m., crews were sent to an apartment building in the 100 block of Powers Street after reports of a fire. An additional crew was sent to the scene because it was a high-rise, the city said in a media release. Firefighters attacked the fire and brought it under control at 8:20 p.m. Paramedics evaluated one patient, and no transport to hospital was needed. Main Street At 11:49 p.m., the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service was sent to a shelter in the 600 block of Main Street after reports of a fire. Upon arrival, a fire was found in the building. The fire was extinguished using hose lines. Burrows Avenue Moving into Saturday, fire crews were sent to a garage fire in the 500 block of Burrows Avenue at 1:27 a.m. The fire was declared under control in about 30 minutes. Archibald Street At 3:22 a.m., firefighters were sent to a commercial building in the zero to 100 block of Archibald Street. When they arrived, heavy smoke and flames were coming from the building. Crews declared the fire under control about 30 minutes later. No injuries were reported, and no damage estimates were available.
