The cause of an early morning fire on Selkirk Avenue is still under investigation.

At 4:39 a.m. on Monday, May 11, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a vacant house in the 500 block of Selkirk Avenue.

When crews arrived on scene, they encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from the house. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 5:50 a.m.

Crews searched the house and no occupants were located. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.