Calgary fire crews responded to a building fire early Sunday morning at a construction site in Bridgeland. Read More
Smoke and visible fire on fifth floor of six-storey building
Smoke and visible fire on fifth floor of six-storey building
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Calgary fire crews responded to a building fire early Sunday morning at a construction site in Bridgeland.
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The Calgary Fire Department said it responded to reports of a fire in the area of McDougall Road and 9A Street N.E. at around 4:45 a.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, crews found smoke and visible fire on the fifth floor of a six-storey building under construction.
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Due to the size of the structure, additional crews were brought in to ensure sufficient resources.
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“Because of the large complex, spanning nearly two blocks, a second alarm was called to ensure adequate resources were on scene,” the fire department said in a release.
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Firefighters launched a co-ordinated response, using both interior teams and elevated fire streams to battle the blaze.
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CFD said the fire was located in a large room on the fifth floor that was used to store construction equipment and tools.
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As of Sunday morning, the fire was under control and crews were working to ventilate smoke from the structure.
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According to CFD, there were no residents in the structure and no injuries reported by civilians or firefighters.
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Calgary police and Alberta Health Service personnel were also on scene to assist.
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The Calgary Fire department is asking anyone that might have photos, video or information about the fire to email piofire@calgary.ca
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