Manitoba

Family safely evacuates from house fire in River East neighbourhood

Winnipeg fire crews responded to reports of a blaze at a bi-level house on the corner of Hathway Road and Rothesay Street around 7:45 p.m. Saturday, according to a Sunday news release from the city.

The fire is under investigation, damage estimates not yet known: WFPS

The side of a fire truck, focused on a crest that says "Winnipeg Fire Dept Est. 1882 We hold thee safe"
Members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to a house fire on the corner of Hathaway Road and Rothesay Street on Saturday evening. There were no injuries. (Alana Cole/CBC )

A Winnipeg family is safe after a fire at their home in the River East neighbourhood.

Winnipeg fire crews responded to reports of a blaze at a bi-level house on the corner of Hathway Road and Rothesay Street around 7:45 p.m. Saturday, according to a Sunday news release from the city.

Crews found heavy smoke and flames pouring out of the house when they arrived, and had to fight the fire from inside. The fire was declared under control around 8:20 p.m., the city said.

The occupants all managed to evacuate safely without injury.

The city's emergency social services team also responded to provide temporary support for the affected residents.

The fire is under investigation, and damage estimates are not yet known.

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