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Winnipeg firefighters battle early morning blaze on Jarvis Avenue

House Fire on Jarvis Avenue. Michael Draven/ Global News

Winnipeg Fire and Paramedic Services were dealing with a house fire on Jarvis Avenue, early Sunday morning.

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Crews responded to reports of a fire in a two storey multi-family home around 2:05 a.m.

When they arrived, the fire was well involved with heavy smoke and flames coming from the windows, said WFPS.

Fire damage on the home. Michael Draven/ Global News

Firefighters tried an exterior attack but after knocking down some of the flames, they were able to enter the building.

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Initial reports said there may be two people still in the house, but bystanders on scene said they saw two people leaving before crews arrived.

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Firefighters searched the house twice and found no one inside.

The fire was under control at 4:25 a.m., the cause of the fire is under investigation and no damage estimates have been made.

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