The City of Winnipeg says everyone is safe following a fire at a multi-family home on Tuesday afternoon.

At 4:13 p.m. on December 3, 2019, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of fire in a two-storey, multi-family home in the 300 block of Elgin Avenue.

Upon arrival on scene, crews encountered smoke coming from the house. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 4:41 p.m.

Crews completed a search of the home and no occupants were found.

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