Winnipeg apartment block destroyed by fire

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service battled flames at Quail Ridge Apartment Homes in the 200 block of Quail Ridge Road Friday night.

A large Winnipeg apartment block is believed to be a total loss after fire tore through the building Friday night.

The City of Winnipeg said the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to.reports of a fire at Quail Ridge Apartment Homes at 7:17 p.m.

“Initial crews responding from nearby 19 Station saw heavy black smoke on their arrival. The roof was well involved and (there was) fire on the fourth floor,” said WFPS Platoon Chief Brent Cheater.

“Due to the construction nature of the building the fire spread rapidly through the roof.”

Crews fought the fire from outside of the building using hand lines and the help of an aerial ladder.

The fire was declared under control at 9:06 p.m.

Everyone inside the building got out safely and no injuries were reported. However, one firefighter was assessed on the scene and taken to hospital in stable condition.