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Fire destroys building on Main Street in Winnipeg

Photo of the building destroyed by a fire in the 500 block of Main Street, Winnipeg. Arsalan Saeed / Global News

Another building on Main Street in Winnipeg has been destroyed following an overnight fire.

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The city says crews worked throughout the night to extinguish the fire in the 500 block of Main and it was declared under control by 3:39 a.m. on Saturday.

No injuries were reported as a result but the building is considered a complete loss.

Northbound Main Street was closed but re-opened as of 8 a.m. Saturday but Southbound Main Street between Alexander Avenue and Logan Avenue remained closed until crews could leave the scene.

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The city advises residents to exercise caution in the area as the water used the fight the fire has since frozen and caused slippery conditions.

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Crews will be monitoring conditions and applying sand and de-icing agents to roadways and sidewalks as required to improve traction.

The fire is under investigation.

 

 

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