Calgary firefighters put out 2-alarm fire in Kensington community
Posted Aug 14, 2022 11:35 am.
Last Updated Aug 14, 2022 3:10 pm.
Fire crews were called to a home in the community of Kensington Sunday morning after receiving reports of a structure fire.
Upon arrival at the home on Gladstone Road N.W. near 10 St N.W. firefighters proceeded to put out the working fire on the three-story cinder block commercial building.
Due to the fire creating significant smoke and flames, a second alarm was called and two water towers were deployed to assist in dousing the flames.
The overall damage was limited to the one building which has been vacant for a number of years according to the Calgary Fire Department.
No injuries have been reported. Calgary police were out Sunday morning helping with traffic in the area.
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The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The abandoned building is shown on Gladstone Road N.W. near 10 St N.W. (Photo: Latoya Powel)
The abandoned building is shown on Gladstone Road N.W. near 10 St N.W. (Photo: Latoya Powel)
An EMS vehicle is shown by the abandoned building on Gladstone Road N.W. near 10 St N.W. (Photo: Latoya Powel)
The Calgary Fire Department is asking anyone who may have photos, video, or information around the time of the fire is asked to email piofire@calgary.ca.
