Winnipeg house demolished after second fire in one week [Video]

A vacant two-storey house in the 400 block of Winnipeg’s Langside Street was demolished Saturday after two fires ravaged the building in one week.

According to a news release, the latest blaze broke out around 6 a.m. on Sept. 7. Crews were responding to a garbage bin fire in the same block when they noticed smoke coming from the vacant structure.

As more firefighters arrived, they discovered heavy smoke and flames erupting from the property. Since it wasn’t safe for crews to enter, they launched a defensive attack using hand lines and an aerial ladder truck.

The fire was declared under control around 7:45 a.m. No one was injured.

The building was previously hit by a fire on Aug. 31, and sustained significant structural damage. As a result, the city ordered an emergency demolition to take the house down.

The blaze is under investigation.