The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) believes an overnight fire at a Leila Avenue home started in the building’s laundry room.
Crews were called to the home in the 500 block of Leila Avenue around 3:17 a.m. Monday and saw flames and smoke coming from the home.
They declared the fire under control about a half-hour later.
No one was found in the house, and no injuries were reported, the WFPS said.
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The WFPS is reminding residents to ensure dryers are properly installed and cleaned on a regular basis in order to avoid a fire starting in the laundry room.
The cost of the damage is unknown at this time.