On June 17, 2010, shortly after 11am, RCMP Selkirk Detachment, the West St. Paul Fire Department along with other area fire departments were dispatched to the scene of a residential fire on Stevens Lane in West St. Paul.
The Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner was also on scene assisting with the investigation.
RCMP report that the fire originated in the garage and the cause of the fire has been deemed accidental.
The owner, who was home at the time, got out safely and no one was hurt.
The damage to the house is considered extensive and will likely be a total loss.
Damage to the home, including contents, is estimated in excess of 500,000. No other properties were impacted by the fire and no one was hurt.
Sgt. Line Karpish
RCMP Media Relations
(204)983-8497
