WINNIPEG -- A small fire Monday morning in Transcona is being blamed on a malfunctioning exhaust fan.
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service arrived at a home in the 100 block of Wynford Drive at around 6 a.m. on Monday to find light smoke coming from the attic.
Firefighters opened a ceiling and discovered a small fire and smouldering insulation.
The fire was brought under control by just before 6:45 a.m.
No one was hurt and no damage estimate is available.
Investigators say a malfunctioning exhaust fan caused the fire.
In a news release, the city reminds the public to perform regular maintenance checks on all exhaust fans and clean them frequently in order to reduce the risk of fires.
