Winnipeg police investigating fire at MLA’s office a week after windows smashed

There was a fire at the West Kildonan constituency office of Manitoba Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine early Tuesday morning, a week after the windows were smashed.

Firefighters were called to the St. Johns MLA’s office at 1763 Main St. shortly before 5 a.m.,Winnipeg police confirmed in a call with CBC News. 

The fire was declared under control shortly after 5:30 a.m., the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service said in a news release later Tuesday morning. 

Firefighters searched the building and found no occupants. No injuries were reported, the fire service said. 

Damage estimates were not available.

Major crimes is investigating the fire, police said. 

Northbound Main Street reopened to traffic at 6:10 a.m., police said. They had earlier told CBC News that the road was still closed at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday.

A spokesperson for Premier Wab Kinew’s office said the incident is a “serious matter” and the province would not comment further, as the fire is still under police investigation.

However, during a speech at the Oodena Circle at The Forks for the Southern Chiefs’ Organization’s annual Orange Shirt Healing Walk on Tuesday, Premier Wab Kinew spoke about growing political divisions across North America, urging Manitobans to “keep peace” and “keep calm.”

“I just want everyone here to make a ton of noise and send support to Nahanni Fontaine,” Kinew said at the event for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

“We’ve got your back, and everyone deserves to be safe when they go to work.”

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