The Winnipeg Police Service Major Crimes Unit continued to investigate an arson-related fire at a commercial business in the 200 block of Portage Avenue that was set on May 5, 2026.
It was determined a man entered the store during business hours, around 6:55 p.m. He set some merchandise on fire, then fled. The fire quickly spread and resulted in substantial property and merchandise damage. Onsite security extinguished the fire and nobody was injured.