Everyone is safe following a fire Wednesday afternoon in downtown Winnipeg.

At 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a three-storey hotel in the 100 block of Garry Street.

Upon arrival on scene, crews found smoke and flames coming from a window in the building. An offensive attacked was launched and the fire was declared under control at 5:07 p.m. Damage was mostly contained to the suite where the fire originated.

All occupants of the building safely self-evacuated prior to the arrival of crews, and no injuries were reported. The City’s Emergency Social Services were called to assist the displaced occupants in finding temporary accommodations.

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