Massive Fire Erupts at Snowy Winnipeg Construction Site

Emergency services responded to a large structure fire in Winnipeg, Canada, on January 31.

According to local media, the blaze broke out at a construction site located near the intersection of London Street and Kimberly Avenue in East Kildonan.

Winnipeg police closed roads and diverted traffic away from the site, urging residents to avoid the the area.

This footage, filmed by Instagram user @winnipeg_rescue_live, shows emergency crews responding to the incident as large plumes of smoke waft skyward.

The cause of the fire was not immediately clear. Credit: @winnipeg_rescue_live via Storyful