Fire at Winnipeg Walmart under investigation, St. Vital store remains closed

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to a fire at the Walmart Supercentre located in the St. Vital Centre on Monday evening. Crews arrived at the scene shortly after 7 p.m. and found that the fire had been largely contained by the building's sprinkler system. Firefighters worked to ensure all flames were completely extinguished and checked for any further fire spread within the store.

No injuries were reported as a result of the incident. The cause of the fire is now under investigation by the Winnipeg police. The extent of the damage to the store has not been disclosed, and no immediate estimate is available. The St. Vital Centre management announced that the Walmart store will remain closed until further notice while the investigation proceeds and any necessary repairs are made.

The article also briefly mentions a related video about a new aerial ladder truck for WFPS and another video showing seven fires occurring in just over 24 hours, providing broader context on fire incidents in the region.