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Firefighters tackle Wednesday morning blaze at Exchange District restaurant

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Firefighters tackle Wednesday morning blaze at Exchange District restaurant
A fire broke out at an Exchange District restaurant Wednesday morning and Global News has confirmed it is being investigated as an arson. – Aug 20, 2025

Global News has confirmed a fire in the east Exchange District on Wednesday is being investigated as an arson.

Fire crews were called to the building housing Johnny G’s around 5:45 a.m. and found smoke and flames coming from inside. They were able to get the fire under control in just under an hour.

Winnipeg firefighters are seen outside Johnny G’s restaurant on McDermot Avenue on Wednesday morning. Michael Draven / Global News

No one was hurt in the fire, and damage estimates aren’t available.

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McDermot and Bannatyne Avenue between Rorie Street and Main Street were closed to traffic Wednesday as firefighters continued to work.

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