Fire on Ross Avenue damages two houses

A Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service fire truck in May 2025. (Gary Robson/CTV News Winnipeg)

A house fire late Friday night ended up damaging two neighbouring homes.

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) was called to the 500 block of Ross Avenue at 11:55 p.m. on July 4.

When crews arrived, they encountered heavy flames and smoke coming from two adjacent houses. Firefighters launched an aggressive attack and had the blaze under control within an hour.

No injuries were reported. However, both homes sustained fire, smoke, and water damage, according to a news release from the city.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.