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.
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The City says firefighters were also working to protect nearby buildings.
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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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