Crestview townhouse damaged in afternoon blaze

Winnipeg fire crews are busy Friday afternoon battling a blaze in a Crestview area townhouse.

The fire broke out shortly after 4 p.m. at the Fairlane Meadows in the 200 block of Fairlane Avenue. 

The fire caused significant damage to one of the townhouses located in the middle of the Meadows.

It took crews about four hours to get the fire under control. 

Everyone inside was able to escape without injury and firefighters were able to rescue multiple cats from the building. 

The City’s Animal Services Agency attended the scene to care for the animals.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.