South Calgary duplex damaged by fire

A home in southeast Calgary was damaged by fire Monday evening.

The Calgary Fire Department said a police cruiser was driving in the area when the officer saw smoke coming from a home in the community of Midnapore shortly after 6 p.m.

Calgary fire said the blaze started outside the home but quickly spread into the duplex and to the roof. Another crew was then called to assist and the fire was then extinguished quickly, according to officials.

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Officials said the fire was contained to one side of the duplex.

One person was reportedly inside one of the duplex units but was able to leave the home without injury. There were no other injuries caused by the fire, officials said.

Investigators were on scene to determine the cause of the fire and crews were expected to remain on scene overnight to make sure the fire did not restart.

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