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Two people are displaced and one cat is reported missing after a two-alarm housefire in the southwest community of Woodbine.
At approximately 9 p.m. on Wednesday night, the Calgary Fire Department responded to reports of a house fire in the 100 block of Woodfield Close S.W.
Two residents were able to evacuate the home before the fire department arrived.
Officials say crews faced significant smoke and flames from the rear side of a two-story single-family home. Firefighters extended hand lines to control the fire and protect neighbouring houses, and set up an aerial ladder to “assist in defensive operations by providing an elevated master stream.”
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A second alarm was called, according to a news release, ensuring adequate resources were available.
ATCO and Enmax were dispatched to ensure there were no hazards relating to utilities. Alberta Health Services also attended the incident in case of injury to civilians are emergency workers, of which there were none reported.
Calgary police were on the scene assisting with traffic control.
The home was significantly damaged, and its two occupants require alternate accommodations. One cat is reported missing.
Two neighbouring homes experienced minor exterior damage from heat exposure.
Crews remained on scene after the fire was put out to monitor for any fire extension and hot spots.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
In 2021, there was also a fire in the 100 block of Woodfield Close S.W. that displaced two people and firefighters also had to rescue a cat.
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