WINNIPEG – Officers near the downtown area were quick to respond to a fire early Saturday morning, helping up to seven people escape the blaze safely.
Winnipeg police Constable Jason Michalyashen said a unit was in the area around Spence Street at 2:35 a.m. when the fire broke out, and were on scene before fire crews showed up.
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He said officers went through the back of the residence, to help people who were initially trapped inside.
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Michalyshen said there were no extensive injuries, and everyone made it out safely.
The cause of the fire has not been released.
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