The Calgary Fire Department (CFD) says no one was home when a fire broke out at a house in the community of Dover on Wednesday.
Crews received a call about a fire in the area of 33A Avenue and 33 Street S.E. at around 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
“Neighbours heard a banging sound,” District Chief Al Gilliland told Global News. “They looked out the window and saw some smoke and fire coming out of the building on the west side.”
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Gilliland said once firefighters entered the home, they found the fire was “predominantly in the basement.”
It’s unknown if the house had working smoke detectors.
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No injuries were reported.
Anyone with photos, video or information on the fire is asked to email piofire@calgary.ca.
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