Calgary Fire Department responds to house fire in south west

Shortly before noon today, fire crews were called to the 1100 block of Sifton Blvd for reports of a house fire. Upon arrival, smoke was visible and firefighters discovered a fire in the laundry room of the home. The two occupants home at the time made it out of the house safely and no injuries were reported. A smoke alarm located outside of the room where the fire originated did alert to the presence of smoke. Fire damage was limited to the room of origin however there is some smoke damage to other areas of the home. CFD Fire Investigators are on scene to determine origin and cause.

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