One in hospital after apartment suite fire

One person was taken to hospital in critical condition after a fire broke out in an apartment building suite Tuesday night on River Avenue.

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews were sent to the three-story building on the 100 block of River with initial reports suggesting people may be trapped in the building, a city news release Wednesday said.

Crews entered the building and had the fire under control shortly after 7 p.m.

One person was found in the suite where the fire started and was taken to hospital.

All other occupants evacuated the building before crews arrived. Seven people were assessed at the scene but did not require further treatment.

A Winnipeg Transit bus was sent to the scene to act as a temporary shelter for residents. The city’s emergency social services team also assisted.

The WFPS and Winnipeg Police Service continue to investigate.

About an hour later, fire crews were sent to another apartment building — this time on the 400 block of Elgin Avenue.

Crews attacked a fire in one of the suites of the high-rise and declared the blaze under control at 8:15 p.m.

No one was hurt.

Damage estimates for both fires were not available.