Winnipeg, Manitoba – A house fire in Winnipeg’s St. Matthews neighbourhood turned deadly Saturday morning, prompting a Major Crimes investigation.
According to the Winnipeg Police Service, officers responded just before 10 a.m. to a report of a house fire in the 300 block of Agnes Street. Fire crews were already on scene battling the blaze when police arrived, and multiple occupants were evacuated from the home.
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service transported five people to hospital following the fire. Police said three were initially listed in critical condition, while two were reported in stable condition. One of the critically injured individuals later improved to stable condition.
However, police confirmed that two women — aged 18 and 48 — who were originally transported in critical condition have since died from their injuries.
The Major Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation. No cause of the fire has been released, and police have not said whether the deaths are being treated as suspicious. The investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed the fire or has information related to the incident to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS or online at winnipegcrimestoppers.org.
House fires remain a significant safety concern in older residential areas of Winnipeg, where multi-occupant homes are common. The incident may be of particular concern to nearby residents, students, and young workers living in shared housing in the St. Matthews area.
Officials have not released the names of the victims, pending notification of family.
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