The Dauphin Fire Department responded to another house fire in the city.
Shortly before 11 o clock last night, the department was notified of a structure fire on 3rd avenue south west. Upon arrival, firefighters found the home completely consumed by fire with flames spreading to the house next door. The neighboring home’s roof and eaves were on fire and one window had broken from the radiant heat from the original fire.
All the tenants of the property were safely accounted for, so the firefighters turned their attention to the neighboring home. The initial structure is a complete loss, however the second property was saved. The fire had travelled into the wall and roof/attic space of the second property, but firefighters were able to gain access into the home and fully extinguish the concealed fire by opening up the wall and ceiling.
Crews remained on scene until approximately 3:30 this morning to ensure the fires were completely extinguished.
There are no injuries or estimates on damages at this time, and the cause of the fire is determined to be suspicious. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact the RCMP-Dauphin Detachment at 204-622-5020.
