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Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service was at Anco Lumber Saturday morning responding to a fire.

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Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service was at Anco Lumber Saturday morning responding to a fire.

Crews arrived at 960 Logan Ave., around 5:30 a.m. to find smoke coming from the structure, and flames were visible, said a release from the City of Winnipeg Saturday afternoon.

By 11:30 a.m., smoke was still seen coming from the structure. Firefighters were using an aerial ladder truck as they directed water onto the blaze and smoke.

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                                Anco Lumber at 960 Logan Ave., was the site of a large fire in August 2023.

Russell Wangersky / Free Press

Anco Lumber at 960 Logan Ave., was the site of a large fire in August 2023.

Logan Avenue, between Arlington and McPhillips streets will remain closed until crews clear the scene. Residents are also being asked to avoid the area.

As a precautionary measure, railway traffic on a nearby track has been stopped.

The business was the site of a large fire in August 2023. It was estimated that fire had 50 firefighters at the scene dealing with the blaze.

Anco Lumber could not immediately be reached for comment Saturday.

Russell Wangersky / Free Press
                                Anco Lumber at 960 Logan Ave., was on fire Saturday, May 18, 2024.

Russell Wangersky / Free Press

Anco Lumber at 960 Logan Ave., was on fire Saturday, May 18, 2024.

Russell Wangersky / Free Press
                                Crews were called to 960 Logan Ave. around 5:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18.

Russell Wangersky / Free Press

Crews were called to 960 Logan Ave. around 5:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18.

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Updated on Saturday, May 18, 2024 2:42 PM CDT: Updates with information from the city

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