The Portage Fire Department was called to a housefire in Portage la Prairie at 2:57 a.m. last night on Goodale Drive.  Crews responded and RCMP were on the scene before the Firefighters arrived. 

Heavy smoke moved throughout the dwelling, and it was unknown upon arrival if anyone was in the house. The fire was contained in an upstairs bedroom. No occupants were found. Cause of the fire is under investigation as an incendiary, or purposely set, fire, and no damage estimates are available at this time.