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Calgary firefighters battle blaze at Glendale house

The Calgary Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 2200 block of 38 Street S.W. on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Global News

One woman was taken to hospital on Monday after a house fire in the community of Glendale.

Emergency crews were called to the 2200 block of 38 Street S.W. at around 1 a.m.

A woman living in the home was able to get out safely before firefighters arrived at the scene and was taken to hospital as a precaution.

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Neighbouring homes were evacuated as firefighters doused the flames.

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Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire, limiting its damage to the house where it originated. A spokesperson for the Calgary Fire Department (CFD) told Global News the fire caused significant damage to the basement and main level of the home.

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The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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