
Air 1, the Winnipeg Police Service helicopter (HANDOUT / FILE)
WINNIPEG — Officers aboard the Air 1 police helicopter spotted a fire in the city’s West End early Wednesday and notified firefighters.
Air 1 was in operation when the crew spotted a structure fire in the 800 block of Clifton Street.
Several explosions were seen coming from the garage at the rear of the single-family residence.
Police say numerous homes were evacuated nearby as a precaution.
The explosions were determined to be related to a vehicle fire in the garage. No injuries were reported.