Three alarm fire in SE Calgary

Today at 10:46 a.m.the Calgary Fire Department responded to a 9-1-1 call, reporting a fire in one of the buildings at the 1600 block of 42nd avenue S.E. On arrival CFD fire crews saw heavy dark smoke and flames. The fire was upgraded to a three alarm fire. CFD aerial platforms have been defensively fighting the fire from several angles. 

Surrounding buildings were evacuated and no injuries or missing people have been reported. 

The building housed shingles and roofing materials. With the burning of those materials, the Calgary Fire Department are monitoring the air quaility.

Roads surrounding the location including Ogden Road and 42nd Ave S.E, have been closed. More information on road closures can be found on the City of Calgary and Calgary Police twitter accounts, @CalgaryPolice and @cityofcalgary.