Fire completely destroys building in downtown Winnipeg

Fire destroys a building on Main Street in downtown Winnipeg on March 9, 2024. (James Rinn, CityNews)

Posted March 9, 2024 12:29 pm.

Last Updated March 9, 2024 12:38 pm.

A building on Main Street is complete loss after a major fire on Friday night.

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service worked overnight to put out the blaze that blocked traffic between Logan Avenue and the Disraeli Freeway Friday night.

Crews declared the fire under control just after 3:30 a.m. Saturday with some remaining on scene to put out hot spots.

No injuries have been reported.

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