Calgary Fire Department Beltline High Rise Fire Response
At around 4:20 pm, fire crews responded to the 1000 block of 13 AV SW for a high-rise structure fire. Crews arrived at visible flames and heavy smoke from the top of a 15-story residential building. Firefighters began evacuating residents and located a fire in the ceiling area of a top floor apartment unit and roof top area.
Crews conducted an internal fire attack while other firefighters evacuated nearby units. A ladder truck was set up to access balconies and units from the exterior, but no one needed to be evacuated using the ladder truck. The building is reported to have 75 units; the majority of residents were evacuated while some residents were sheltered in place in unaffected areas. One person was transported with minor injuries sustained during the evacuation; one firefighter was assessed for minor injuries sustained during routine on scene activities. No other injuries reported.
Fire investigators are on scene and have begun an investigation. A fire watch crew will be rotating throughout the evening and night. All residents, with the exception of two top floor units, have been able to re-occupy the building and reunite with their pets that were sheltered in place during the incident.
Calgary Police Services, Alta Paramedic Health, Enmax and ATCO Gas all supported on scene.
Anyone with any information, photos or video prior to the arrival of fire crews are asked to please contact the PIO via email piofire@calgary.ca
We are interested in any photos or video taken from higher vantages points.
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