West End Winnipeg fire sent six people to hospital

By Logan Caswell & Sharon Pfeifer Global News

Posted December 5, 2017 7:30 am

Updated December 5, 2017 12:16 pm

1 min read

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Click to play video: 'West End Winnipeg fire sends six people to hospital' — WATCH: WFPS Acting District Chief Ted McDougall said the blaze at 489 Furby Street was difficult to fight – Dec 5, 2017

A large fire at an apartment building in the City’s West End sent six people to hospital.

The Fire Paramedic Service has been fighting the blaze at 489 Furby Street since 11 p.m. Monday night.

Everyone treated in hospital has since been released.

Ellice Avenue between Langside and Sherbrook were blocked with Langside between Sargent and Ellice also closed.

Good morning- to avoid delays getting to work, please note that Fire and Police have blocked Ellice Av between Langside and Sherbrook, and Langside between Sergeant and Ellice. They have a large fire scene in that block. Staff Sergeant Bob Chrismas, WPS Operations, Duty Office.
— Winnipeg Police (@wpgpolice) December 5, 2017

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Further to this Fire on Furby, it is a large scene; Fire Paramedic Service is fighting a large active fire and road closures are expected to continue for several hours, PLEASE AVOID THE AREA. https://t.co/w8sqHbIPQK
— Winnipeg Police (@wpgpolice) December 5, 2017