Fire damages Bridgeland community centre
Posted Nov 28, 2022 10:53 am.
Last Updated Nov 29, 2022 6:53 am.
Fire broke out at the Bridgeland Riverside Community Association Monday morning causing significant damage to the building.
Bridgeland Riverside Community Association is beginning cleanup after an early morning fire damaged two floors. The fire is believed to have started on the outside of the building but quickly rose and burned the west side of the structure. #yyc #calgary pic.twitter.com/4VbOcwrkll
— Nick Blakeney (@CameraGuyNick) November 28, 2022
Crews were called to the building, which is near 9 Street NE and Centre Ave NE, around 4:30 a.m.
The fire is believed to have started outside the building but quickly spread to the west side of the community centre, damaging two floors.
Damage caused by fire at the Bridgeland Riverside Community Association. (Nick Blakeney, CityNews)
Damage caused by fire at the Bridgeland Riverside Community Association. (Nick Blakeney, CityNews)
The association says it will be closed while investigators assess the situation.
“While the investigation is underway & damage is inspected, all rental and usage of the hall will be temporarily suspended. We will keep you updated on the situation as we can. Thank you for your understanding,” the community centre said in a tweet.
While the investigation is underway & damage is inspected, all rental and usage of the hall will be temporarily suspended. We will keep you updated on the situation as we can.
Thank you for your understanding. (2/2)
— Bridgeland Betty (@BRCAssociation) November 28, 2022
EMS says no injuries were reported.
