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Winnipeg rooming house goes up in flames

Michael Draven / Global News

A Winnipeg rooming house had to be evacuated Saturday night after a two floor blaze.

Winnipeg fire crews said they were called to the house near Langside Street and Sargent Avenue just after 10:15 p.m.

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The fire started in the back window of the two floor wooden home, causing “major fire, water and smoke damage,” according to officials.

READ MORE: 7 people evacuated after fire on Winnipeg’s Flora Avenue

Everyone inside was able to self-evacuate and no one was injured in the blaze.

Firefighters were on site until early Sunday morning.

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