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    Fire crews were called Tuesday afternoon to deal with a grass fire near the Alberta Children's Hospital.

    By Michael Ranger

    Posted Apr 15, 2025 4:01 pm.

    Last Updated Apr 15, 2025 6:34 pm.

    A grass fire that was burning near the children’s hospital in northwest Calgary is now under control.

    Calgary fire officials said they received reports of a grass fire just south of the Alberta Children’s Hospital on the east side of Shaganappi Trail NW around 3:40 p.m.

    Fire trucks were seen arriving at the fire around 3:50 p.m. The blaze was brought under control by 5 p.m.

    Firefighters at the scene of a grass fire in northwest Calgary on April 15, 2025. (CityNews/Brooklyn Clark)

    Images sent to CityNews show a charred hillside near the hospital with smoke and flames visible.

    No injuries or damage have been reported.

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