Winnipeg crews respond to 7 overnight fires; one person sent to hospital

File image of a Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service fire truck. (Gary Robson/CTV News Winnipeg)

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to seven fires across the city in less than eight hours, including one that sent a person to hospital.

The first fire broke out just before 8 p.m. on Monday at a single-storey home in the 300 block of Lock Street.

When firefighters got to the house, they found heavy smoke and flames and launched an interior attack. WFPS had the blaze under control by 8:30 p.m.

Firefighters found one person inside the home. They were taken to the hospital in critical condition. A cat was found dead.

The cause of the fire is being investigated. Damage estimates are unavailable, though the house is likely destroyed.

Following this fire, crews proceeded to respond to six more fires, all of which were at vacant properties.

The fires took place at vacant homes on St. Johns Avenue, Powers Street, Boyd Avenue, and Manitoba Avenue. There were also two fires at the same property on Alexander Avenue.

The first blaze broke out around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, with the final call coming in just before 3:30 a.m.

No one was hurt in any of these six fires, which are all under investigation.

The City of Winnipeg issued a reminder that if you see anyone entering a vacant building or tearing down boards from windows or doors, call 911 immediately.

If you notice breached windows or doors but don’t see anyone actively trying to enter the vacant property, report the incident to 311.