It was a scary situation for some downtown Calgary residents on Wednesday night.
Calgary Fire were called to a highrise apartment building on 5 Avenue SW between 9 and 10 Streets just after 8 p.m.
Crews arrived to find smoke billowing from a third-story balcony.
Calgary Fire crews respond to an apartment fire in downtown Calgary on May 7, 2026. (CityNews/James Payton)
The fire department tells CityNews apartment building fires can be particularly challenging to knock down, but crews were able to bring get it under control.
One person was assessed on scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Fire crews at the scene of an apartment fire in downtown Calgary on May 7, 2026. (CityNews/James Payton)
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