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Calgary High-Rise Fire: Penthouse Flames Extinguished
30 May
Summary
- A two-alarm fire erupted in a Calgary residential building's penthouse.
- Firefighters managed the blaze, ensuring resident safety with evacuations.
- One person and one firefighter sustained minor injuries during the event.
A two-alarm fire that broke out in a residential building in Calgary's Beltline neighbourhood on Friday afternoon has been successfully extinguished by the Calgary Fire Department. The fire department reported that emergency crews arrived at the scene, located at 1001 13th Avenue S.W., around 4:30 p.m. to find heavy smoke emanating from the structure.
Upon arrival, firefighters assisted residents in evacuating the 15-storey building or instructed them to shelter in place on lower floors. The fire was ultimately pinpointed within the ceiling of one of the penthouse units. The incident resulted in one person sustaining minor injuries during the evacuation and being transported to the hospital. A firefighter also suffered minor injuries but did not require hospitalization.
Calgary police have implemented a road closure along 13th Avenue, specifically between Ninth Street and 10th Street S.W., to facilitate emergency response operations and ensure public safety in the affected area.
