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Abandoned warehouse downtown catches fire: Calgary Fire Department

WATCH: A fire broke out in an abandoned Calgary warehouse early Wednesday morning, prompting a swift response from fire crews. As Craig Momney reports, the blaze, which produced heavy smoke and flames visible from outside the building, forced firefighters to adopt a defensive strategy to safeguard nearby structures – Jun 14, 2023

An abandoned warehouse in the 400 block of Seven Avenue SE had “significant” fire and smoke coming from the building early Wednesday, Calgary fire crews said.

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Calgary Fire Department gained access to the building quickly and began to attempt to put out the fire from inside the warehouse.

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Crews had to exit the warehouse as circumstances changed. The crews began fighting the fire outside and working to protect the surrounding areas.

Paramedics were at the scene, but there were no reported injuries.

Calgary police were controlling traffic, and Atco and Enmax were ensuring there were no hazards.

Calgary fire is still at the scene and an investigator is working to determine cause of the fire.

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