Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Services (WFPS) is reminding property owners how to prevent the risk of damages after a fire in a pile of rubbish led to a warehouse blaze.

The fire took place in the first block of Myrtle Street in the Pacific Industrial area near Tec Voc High School early Sunday morning.

WFPS responded to the warehouse fire at 12:14 a.m. and found heavy flames and smoke at the scene. Crews launched an offensive attack and declared the fire under control moments after 1:00 a.m.

ips for property owners

WFPS is reminding property owners how they can help prevent the risk of fire using several strategies:

  • Dispose of cigarette butts in a deep, wide metal container filled partway with sand or water
  • Do not dispose of butts with regular trash or rubbish without first dousing the butt with water
  • Only put your garbage and recycling carts and yard waste out on your collection day
  • Dispose of garbage, yard waste, lumber, and bulky waste (such as mattresses or couches) properly and promptly
  • Contact 311 to schedule a pickup of your bulky waste items or to report fire hazards
  • Keep all garbage, bulky waste, and firewood well away from your house, garage, or business
  • Use motion-activated lights to brighten the outside of your property