Neighbouring houses evacuated as fire destroys duplex on Manitoba Avenue

A duplex on Manitoba Avenue is destroyed after an overnight fire that saw neighbouring homes evacuated.

The fire started at about 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, said the City of Winnipeg, at a house in the 300 block. Crews found the fire “well-involved with extensive smoke and flames visible” on both floors of the duplex.

Houses next to the fire were evacuated and a second house saw minor damage to the siding and soffits, said the City.

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Traffic along Manitoba Avenue will be “impacted” for the rest of the day.

There were no reported injuries, and there is no damage estimate. The cause is currently unknown.