Edmonton Fire Rescue Services battle overnight blaze at vacant building

EFRS respond to structure fire on Oct. 18 in Edmonton. (Photo Credit: Elliott Knopp, CityNews)

By Cole Fortner

Posted October 19, 2023 11:05 am.

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services says six fire units were dispatched to a structure fire at a vacant building along Coronet Road Wednesday evening.

The initial call of the fire came in around 9:40 p.m., and crews arrived at the scene within five minutes.

EFRS respond to structure fire on Oct. 18 in Edmonton. (Photo Credit: Elliott Knopp, CityNews)

EFRS reportedly worked on the blaze for several hours, before finally declaring it under control at 3:42 a.m.

At this time, no injuries have been reported.

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