Furby Street Fire and Housing Safety | Winnipeg News

A deadly fire erupted early Thursday in a Manitoba Housing building on Furby Street, sending eight people to the hospital after flames broke out in a suite long linked to drug use. Firefighters battled heavy smoke at 3 AM, evacuating residents amid growing fears over safety and management in these aging complexes. This isn’t the first blaze tied to drug activity this year—two similar incidents already occurred in April and May. Residents say the absence of on-site caretakers and declining security have left buildings vulnerable. As authorities investigate the cause, displaced tenants are being housed temporarily, while the community grapples with a pattern of preventable tragedies and urgent calls for systemic change. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/982fcdeb296eda30