A fire broke out at an apartment building in central Edmonton that was supposed to be empty after being deemed unfit for habitation by Alberta Health Services. One person was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
One person was taken to hospital after a fire at a central Edmonton apartment building that was supposed to be empty after being found unfit for habitation earlier this year. Edmonton Fire Rescue Services said the first call arrived at 5:01 a.m. and crews arrived at the scene three minutes later. Eight units, or about 32 firefighters, were dispatched to the boarded-up property. Alberta Health Services said an adult was taken to hospital in stable, non life-threatening condition.
The fire was called under control at 6:44 a.m. and is under investigation. An environmental health order dated Aug. 9 found there was significant smoke damage along with a strong odour of smoke observed throughout the common areas. AHS said several suites could not be accessed to assess for fire, water and/or smoke damage. As well, the fire alarm system was not in proper working order. AHS said an assessment by a fire alarm system contractor indicated that the associated electrical system was not in proper working order. The building was closed to tenants living in it, and the owners — listed as Kinson Tam and Owners Investments Ltd. — were ordered to ensure the building was vacated immediately. A second public health order was issued on the same day in August, which, in addition to Tam and the investment company, listed Kimberley Ebeltoft as an owner and said Unit 8 had extensive fire damage throughout. AHS said there was soot on the ceilings and walls, broken ceiling in the living room, flooring in disrepair, fire-damaged walls throughout the suite, and water damage
FIRE EDMONTON HEALTH SAFETY APARTMENT BUILDING
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Person Hospitalized in Life-Threatening Condition After Calgary Apartment FireA fire broke out in a 17th-floor apartment in downtown Calgary, sending one person to the hospital in critical condition. The Calgary Fire Department is investigating the cause of the blaze.
Read more »
Oilers rediscover offensive touch as win streak hits five gamesEDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have rediscovered their scoring touch.
Read more »
Oilers rediscover offensive touch as win streak hits five gamesEDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have rediscovered their scoring touch.
Read more »
Oilers rediscover offensive touch as win streak hits five gamesEDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have rediscovered their scoring touch.
Read more »
Oilers finding ways to thrive in close encountersEDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have certainly displayed a flair for the dramatic of late.
Read more »
Oilers finding ways to thrive in close encountersEDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have certainly displayed a flair for the dramatic of late.
Read more »