Portage la Prairie RCMP investigate house fire; “Two dogs and a cat died”

Portage la Prairie, Manitoba – On April 20, 2023, at approximately 11:25 pm, RCMP responded to a house fire, on 6th Avenue NE, in Portage la Prairie.

When RCMP arrived on scene they located the lone occupant of the home, a 56-year-old male, who had escaped the fire with minor injuries.

Portage la Prairie RCMP investigate house fire
Portage la Prairie RCMP investigate house fire

The Portage la Prairie Fire Department attended and began to extinguish the fire.

Two dogs and a cat died in the fire.

The initial investigation indicates the fire is suspicious.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Portage la Prairie RCMP

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