CFD Crews Respond To Two Alarm Fire in Coventry Hills

At 6:04 pm this evening, Calgary Fire Department (CFD) crews responded to reports of a structure fire in the 0-100 block of Covepark Terrace NE. A second alarm was called to ensure adequate resources on scene.

Upon arrival, fire crews faced significant smoke and flames from a 2-story single family residential home. Firefighters quickly initiated an aggressive exterior attack followed by an interior offensive attack and searches on all levels. One water tower was set up to initiate and then assist in fire attack. The source home suffered extensive damage due to fire extension, smoke, and water with no additional damage to exposures.

Two residents who were not home at the time of the fire will be displaced for an undetermined amount of time. One firefighter was assessed by EHS as a precaution for smoke inhalation but was not transported. No other injuries were reported.

CPS assisted and 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.

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