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Crews called to battle blaze at commercial building in central Edmonton

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WATCH ABOVE: At least 24 firefighters were called to a fire at a commercial building next to the Burger Baron in the area of 95 Street and 111 Avenue on Saturday morning – Nov 25, 2017

At least 24 firefighters were called to a fire at a commercial building next to the Burger Baron in the area of 95 Street and 111 Avenue on Saturday morning.

According to Edmonton Fire Rescue Services, a man called 911 at 10:15 a.m., when he saw the fire as he was walking his dog. Crews arrived on scene at 10:19 a.m.

Video posted online showed smoke billowing from the roof of a building as cars drove by.

In a social media post, Calico Baking confirmed it was their business that caught on fire, adding “it’s gone.”

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“The crews were really successful in isolating a neighbouring building,” District Chief Paul Colcy said, adding the bakery sustained extensive damage while the Burger Baron restaurant also sustained smoke damage.

Officials said nobody was in the building at the time of the fire.

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At least 24 firefighters were called to a fire at a commercial building next to the Burger Baron in the area of 95 Street and 111 Avenue on Saturday morning. Les Knight/ Global News
At least 24 firefighters were called to a fire at a commercial building next to the Burger Baron in the area of 95 Street and 111 Avenue on Saturday morning. Les Knight/ Global News

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