Calgary Fire Crews Respond To Two Alarm Fire in Prestwick
At approximately 10 pm on the evening of June 23rd, Calgary Fire Department (CFD) crews responded to reports of a structure fire at the Prestwick Villas SE condo complex. A second alarm was called to ensure adequate resources on scene.
Upon arrival, fire crews faced significant smoke and flame from an exterior corner and soon after, the entire roof of one of the buildings. Firefighters quickly initiated an exterior fire attack with master streams, both from the ground and from an elevated position on aerial apparatus. Interior attack and searches were conducted in coordination with the exterior efforts. Residences on all sides were protected by crews operating exposure lines. An entire building (48 units) suffered severe damage to the top floor and roof due to the fire. Water damage is also significant throughout the structure.
Red Cross has set up a reception center and is assessing displaced residents’ needs at the time of this release, with CPS and AHS assisting. Transit has supplied buses to shelter residents while being assessed. There are no reports of injuries at scene.
CPS also provided traffic and crowd control at scene. Atco and Enmax were dispatched and ensured there were no hazards relating to services.
Fire crews including a fire investigator will remain on scene to ensure there is no fire extension and to confirm extinguishment.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The Calgary Fire Department would like to remind citizens that have photos, video, or information regarding this fire, especially prior to CFD arrival on scene, to please email piofire@calgary.ca
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