Edmonton Fire crews battled an early morning blaze in one of Edmonton’s most southern neighborhoods.
The fire took place at a townhome complex near Desrochers Boulevard Southwest and 35th Avenue Southwest.
The call came in at 4:27 a.m. according to an Edmonton Fire representative with the first unit arriving just five minutes later.
A second alarm was initiated immediately due to the size of the blaze and a third called at 4:49 a.m. with more crews needed to assist.
At approximately 8:a.m. , Atco Gas was called in to shut off the gas to the area as added precaution.
The area of 119th Street Southwest and 35th Avenue Southwest was closed to all vehicle traffic as police assist Edmonton Fire Rescue Services with a large structure fire , according to an EPS email.
The complex was under construction according to nearby residents.
Ladder trucks could be seen spraying water to attempt to control the blaze.
Dr. Anne Anderson School was closed Wednesday due to the fire according to Edmonton Public Schools.
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