Five people hospitalized after apartment fire in Winnipeg

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Crews from Winnipeg Fire and Paramedic Services arrived at the scene around 3:20 a.m

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Five people were hospitalized Sunday after an apartment fire near the corner of Furby Street and Cornish Avenue in Winnipeg.

According to a city press release, two of them are in critical condition and the other three are in stable condition.

Winnipeg Fire and Paramedic crews responded to the scene around 3:20 a.m. when flames and smoke were coming from the five-story building, according to the municipality. floors.

Firefighters tried to put out the fire and evacuated several residents with the help of scales.

Because several units were damaged, 30 of the building's 40 residents reported needing help finding temporary housing. A Winnipeg Transit bus was sheltered for residents, according to city officials.

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The cause of the fire is still unknown, the investigation is ongoing.