UPDATE:
After 13 hours on scene, the Dauphin Fire Department cleared the scene of the fire located at the Bond Building on 4th Avenue NW.
Although there is no estimate on damages at this time, the building is a complete loss. The MB Office of the Fire Commissioner is leading the investigation.
You're asked to keep clear of the sidewalks and use caution as there is ice accumulation in the area from the water that was used all day.
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Emergency crews remain on scene at a fire at the Bond building on 4th Avenue Northwest. RCMP ask that you please avoid the area. We will let you know when the area is back open.
From the Dauphin Fire Department's Facebook page:
"Shortly before 3:00 am this morning (February 07), DFD was dispatched to a report of a possible garbage fire at the front of a building located on 4th Avenue NW. Upon arrival, firefighters attempted entry and found the fire was located in the basement of the building with flames coming up the stairs and out the front door.
All occupants of the apartments located on the rear of the building were safely evacuated along with one of the neighboring homes. Due to the fire conditions coming from the basement, firefighters were unable to make entry through the front door and shortly after the main floor of the building collapsed into the basement.
Crews remain on scene at this time and have called in assistance through mutual aid from Gilbert Plains Fire Department. Please avoid the area on your way to work and school this morning. Updates will be posted as the scene progresses."
