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One person in critical condition after rescue from burning Winnipeg bungalow

Click to play video: 'Early morning fire in Winnipeg’s Weston neighborhood under investigation'
Early morning fire in Winnipeg’s Weston neighborhood under investigation
Winnipeg fire crews responded to an early morning blaze on Gallagher Avenue on Thursday at approximately 3:56 a.m. Crews were able to enter the building to fight the fire from inside while searching for occupants. One person was transported to the hospital in critical condition. No damage estimates were available and the cause of the fire is under investigation – Mar 23, 2023

One person was taken to hospital in critical condition after being rescued by firefighters early Thursday morning in the Weston neighbourhood.

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service arrived at a bungalow on Gallagher Avenue just before 4 a.m., and found the house engulfed in smoke and flames.

The person was found inside during a search of the building and taken to hospital by paramedics.

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Within about an hour, the WFPS said, the fire was declared under control, and no additional injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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