A Winnipeg fire truck crashed Thursday morning while responding to a fire.
At 6:40 a.m., a fire was reported in his 100-block single-family bungalow on Matheson Avenue East.
WFPS fire engines were involved while responding to the fire. A crash near the intersection of Main Street and Higgins Avenue.
Another unit was dispatched to the fire and additional his WFPS crew responded to the crash.
Passengers of the involved vehicle were unloaded by the crew, evaluated by paramedics, and taken to hospital in stable condition.
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Crash All WFPS crew members involved were unharmed and the incident is under investigation by Winnipeg police.
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Additionally, the crew attempted to extinguish the fire using aggressive attacks, and the firefighters used the frame guard X-Tinguish I used the Fire Suppression Tool. Reduces temperature, suppresses flames and allows for safer access.
However, the device could not overcome the advanced fire conditions, so the crew had to leave the house and use the handrail instead to pour water over the fire.
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Due to a massive fire, the house was declared a total loss due to smoke and water damage.
Heavy machinery demolishes the house so the crew can access the hotspot. The crew is expected to be on site until late afternoon.
No one was home when the fire broke out and no injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage estimates are not yet available.
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