Three people were taken to hospital — at least one in critical condition — after firefighters responded to a call at 95 Street and 103 Avenue Monday morning.
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services received numerous calls at 8:29 a.m. reporting smoke at a residential apartment building at that location.
Four units were dispatched, with the first unit arriving on scene at 8:32 a.m.
“They were met with smoke and flames visible,” District Chief Darren Rachkewich said. “Two extra units were added at that time.
“When the crews did arrive, there were some people at their windows waving for help. We were able to set ladders up and remove those people.”
EMS confirmed three people were taken to hospital.
A man in his 60s was in stable but potentially critical condition. A man in his 60s was in stable condition and a man in his 40s was in critical condition.
As of 9:45 a.m., the fire was under control.
The cause of this fire has not yet been determined but fire investigators are on scene.