(CITY OF WINNIPEG / FILE)
A three-storey apartment building on Furby Street was evacuated early Thursday after a fire broke out, sending eight people to hospital.
Winnipeg firefighters responded just after 3 a.m. to find heavy smoke coming from the building.
Crews helped some residents evacuate while others got out on their own. The fire was declared under control at 4:20 a.m.
Paramedics assessed nine patients on scene. Eight were transported to hospital, one in unstable condition and seven in stable condition. A firefighter was also assessed for a minor injury but didn’t require transportation to hospital.
Two Winnipeg Transit buses were brought in to offer temporary shelter for some residents while further arrangements were made.
The fire remains under investigation.
