Airdrie fire reported in Hillcrest area, RCMP on the scene

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By Alejandro Melgar

Posted Aug 9, 2022 5:34 pm.

Last Updated Aug 9, 2022 5:36 pm.

Airdrie RCMP and the Airdrie Fire Department are currently on the scene at a house fire in the Hillcrest neighbourhood.

Police and the fire department are requesting traffic to avoid Hillcrest Terrace while they work to contain the fire.

It’s unclear where the fire is, but a report from a caller says it is near Northcott Prairie School in the Southeast.

CityNews to update when more information is available.

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