Posted on 05/05/2010, 8:46 am, by mySteinbach
On May 5, 2010, at about 5am, Portage la Prairie RCMP responded to a structure fire of an old barn on 6th Avenue and 14th Street North East in Portage la Prairie.
Regional Health EMS and Portage la Prairie Fire Department were also on scene.
On arrival, the barn which was used for storage, was fully engulfed in flames and heavy smoke. The house beside the barn was evacuated until the fire to the barn could be contained.
There was no one inside the barn at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.
No other residence damage was reported.
Police and fire officials continue to investigate.
Cst. Shawn Smith
Portage la Prairie RCMP
Tel:(204)239-8908
