RCMP investigating church fire southwest of Winnipeg

Aftermath of a fire inside a church in Carman, Manitoba on March 13, 2025. (Photo Courtesy: Manitoba RCMP)

By The Canadian Press

Posted March 14, 2025 3:56 pm.

Manitoba RCMP are investigating a fire at a church in Carman, Manitoba — roughly 70 km southwest of Winnipeg — Thursday morning.

Around 4:15 a.m. on Mar. 13, Mounties from Pembina Valley responded to a fire inside a church on 2 Street SW in Carman.

Carman Fire and Emergency Medical Services were already on scene by the time officers arrived.

Aftermath of a fire inside a church in Carman, Manitoba on March 13, 2025. (Photo Courtesy: Manitoba RCMP)

Firefighters were reportedly unable to enter the church as the floor into the basement had already collapsed

The fire has been deemed suspicious, and it has been confirmed that no one was inside at the time.

Police are asking if anyone has any video footage between 3:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. around the area of the church, to contact investigators at 204-745-6760.

An investigation is ongoing.

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