CALGARY – Flames continued to flare Friday, a day after a blaze destroyed six businesses at Calgary’s Stadium Shopping Centre.
Calgary Fire Department spokesperson Carol Henke said hot spots were exposed to air, which led to more flames as equipment was moving around the debris Friday morning. Henke said the cause is still under investigation, and appealed to the public for any photos or video from the fire, that started burning at around 7 a.m. Thursday in the 1900 block of Uxbridge Drive N.W.
Watch below: A selection of our video coverage of the fire Nov. 12
The canine unit was sniffing for accelerants, and health inspectors were also on scene Friday due to air quality concerns from the smoke.
The manager of the property, who didn’t wish to give his name, was in the process of assessing some of the damage and going through the rubble. Many of the businesses along the back of the centre remained without power Friday morning.
Firefighters were initially called to the scene by a passerby who spotted flames coming from the roof of the building; two were later taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Two area schools were evacuated as a precaution, including University Elementary School, which remained closed Friday due to air quality concerns. The Calgary Board of Education said classes at the school would reopen Monday as air quality issues were resolved.
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With files from Stefan Keyes and Jenna Freeman
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