A section of Main Street near Winnipeg’s downtown has been closed in both directions as crews battle a fire in the 800 block.
The City says Main Street between Jarvis Avenue and Selkirk Avenue was closed in both directions, and crews are expected to be on-scene throughout the afternoon.
It says reports of the blaze at the multi-unit commercial building began coming in at 7:43 a.m. Sunday.
At least six fire trucks and a handful of other emergency services vehicles were seen at the location, and crews were spraying the building from the ground a well as using aerial hoses.
The City says firefighters were also working to protect nearby buildings.
One firefighter was injured and transported to hospital in stable condition, according to the City. Neighbouring units were evacuated, however, no other injuries have been reported.
The building is considered a complete loss and the City says heavy equipment will need to be brought in to demolish the structure. A nearby church also suffered smoke and water damage.
Damage estimates were not available, and the cause is still under investigation.
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