News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, March 1, 2017     Fire Incident - C17-0039861 Officers Assist Several Occupants to Safety: As previously released -On February 25, 2017 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Division 11 officers were patrolling in the area of the 500 block of Spence Street when they observed the porch of a residence engulfed in flames. It was determined that two residents were able to exit safely, however additional occupants remained inside and were believed to be trapped. Officers entered the smoke filled, multi-level home and assisted several trapped individuals who were having difficulty breathing. Members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service attended and treated the occupants, including the officers involved for smoke inhalation. Damage is estimated at $80,000.00 and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Anyone with further information regarding the fire is asked to contact members of the Arson Unit at 204-986-6813. For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.