Commercial building in Edmonton evacuated after neighbouring structure catches fire

A commercial building just off Whyte Avenue in Edmonton was evacuated Saturday morning after a building next door caught fire.

Fire crews responded to the blaze at 100 Street and 80 Avenue in the Ritchie neighbourhood just before 9 a.m.

EPCOR was also called out to the location, as the fire was near overhead power lines.

Officials said there were no injuries.

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The building to the east was evacuated due to potential smoke inhalation, Edmonton Fire told Global News.

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