Residents of The Pas, Manitoba, are on alert after a shed fire forced the evacuation of several nearby homes on Edwards Avenue. The blaze broke out at approximately 3:50 a.m. on April 12, 2026, threatening surrounding properties before members of the The Pas Fire Department were able to bring the flames under control.
The volunteer fire crew, worked to contain the fire and ensure the safety of those living in the immediate area. While residents were successfully evacuated during the emergency, the incident has caused concern in a neighborhood that has dealt with several significant fires over the past two years.
Police are now investigating the cause of the fire. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are asking anyone who may have seen suspicious activity or who has home security footage of the area from that time to come forward. Witnesses can contact the local detachment at 204-627-6204 or reach out to Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
Edwards Avenue has seen a series of fires in recent years, including a 2024 fire that destroyed the historic Lido Theatre. That incident was later determined by the Office of the Fire Commissioner to be arson. Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of this latest shed fire as the investigation remains ongoing.
