Vehicle catches fire on Deerfoot Trail in NE Calgary

A shocking site for many Calgary commuters Thursday, as fire crews attended a vehicle fire on southbound Deerfoot Trail around 7:15 am.

By The Canadian Press

Posted Mar 5, 2026 8:40 am.

Last Updated Mar 5, 2026 4:37 pm.

Commuters on southbound Deerfoot Trail got quite the sight Thursday morning when a vehicle burst into flames on the side of the road.

Calgary Fire Department Information Officer Alex Kwan says multiple calls were made to 911 around 7:30 a.m.

When crews arrived, they found a vehicle fully involved in flames on the right hand side of Deerfoot Trail and Memorial Drive.

It was quickly knocked down, and no one was hurt.

A fire investigator is working to determine the cause of the incident.

Crews on scene of a vehicle fire on Deerfoot Trail and Memorial. (City of Calgary(

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