edmonton fire tore through a single-family home in the Castle Downs neighbourhood near 120 Street and 138 Avenue early Monday, destroying the structure and drawing multiple emergency crews. Edmonton Fire Rescue Services deployed five crews and firefighters arrived just before 6: 00 a. m. ET, and Edmonton Police Service began an investigation at the scene. No injuries were reported; the blaze was brought under control after more than an hour and was declared officially extinguished at 10: 46 a. m. ET.
Edmonton Fire: Scene and timeline
The house, identified at 13835 120 St., suffered catastrophic damage with the front of the home completely charred and the structure described as destroyed. Firefighters first responded to reports of a structure fire just before 6: 00 a. m. ET and five crews worked on the blaze. Crews took more than an hour to bring the fire under control and recorded an “under control” status at 7: 20 a. m. ET, though teams continued operations on scene to fully suppress hot spots. The incident was not declared officially extinguished until 10: 46 a. m. ET.
Immediate reactions
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services confirmed firefighters responded to the structure fire near 120 Street and 138 Avenue and mobilized multiple units to the scene. Edmonton Police Service said officers are in the very early stages of an investigation into the cause of the fire. Emergency responders reported no injuries among residents or crews during operations.
What’s next
Investigators from the Edmonton Police Service will continue on-scene work while Edmonton Fire Rescue Services completes fire-scene examinations. The cause of the blaze remains unknown at this time and officials have not released further details about damage assessments or displacement of occupants. Neighbourhood access and investigation activity are expected to continue while teams secure the property and collect evidence.
edmonton fire has left one home destroyed in northwest Edmonton; authorities say the investigation is ongoing and further updates will come as Edmonton Police Service and Edmonton Fire Rescue Services complete their inquiries.
