RCMP, EMS and Portage Firefighters were called to a fire this afternoon at a residence on 8th St. NW after receiving a call that came in at 2:47 p.m., blocking off the street between 6th and 7th Avenues in Portage la Prairie. 13 firefighters were on scene. Three pumper trucks were on location. The extent of the damage is not known at this point. Units began clearing the scene at about 4:30. 

RCMP are investigating the cause.