Calgary Fire Department crews tackle blaze in Castleridge

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One firefighter was taken to hospital with leg accidents after a Saturday afternoon hearth within the northeast group of Castleridge that affected two houses.

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CFD crews responded with three hearth engines round 1:45 p.m. to a construction within the 100 block of Castleglen Manner N.E.

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Firefighters arrived to search out important smoke and flames coming from the outside facet and roof of a two-storey residential residence. The flames have been simply starting to catch on a second residence subsequent door when the crews arrived.

An aggressive inside assault was launched on the supply residence, whereas a water tower was set as much as assist. In a launch, the CFD mentioned appreciable harm was sustained by each houses earlier than the flames may very well be extinguished.

Six individuals within the two houses had evacuated earlier than crews arrived. A canine and a cat have been additionally in a position to escape.

EMS crews assessed 4 individuals on the scene, together with two firefighters. Three have been launched, whereas one firefighter was taken to hospital with a minor decrease leg harm.

Calgary police have been readily available to help with site visitors and crowd management, whereas Enmax and ATCO addressed utility considerations.

As of Saturday night, investigators have been nonetheless working to find out a trigger.