Edmonton Emergency Relief Services Society is working with the Red Cross to help those affected by a massive apartment fire Thursday.
Over 40 firefighters were called to the Westridge Estates B apartment complex at 7611-172 St. just after 8 a.m. to battle the blaze.
Flames could be seen shooting from the roof of the four-storey apartment building, which is owned by Boardwalk rentals.
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Firefighters evacuated over 100 suites in the building and there is no word on when dozens of the displaced residents will be allowed back into their homes.
Many are currently being cared for by the Red Cross.
On Sunday, EERSS opened its doors to collect donations for the fire victims and offer essentials to those forced out of their homes ahead of the long weekend.
“Red Cross is able to help for 72 hours,” EERS spokeswoman Nicole Geoffroy said. “That will leave a lot of the residents with an overlap in which some of the other accomodations and organizations that they would be able to tap into would be closed.
“We wanted to make sure that all of the residents affected were going to be able to come in today and get what they needed until then.
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Donations were being accepted between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the EERSS office located at 10255-104 St.
Organizers say the supplies needed most include towels, toiletries, new socks and underwear in all sizes ranging from children to adults.
There is also a need for basic clothing including T-shirts and sweat pants for all ages and in all sizes.
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