Fire damages single-family home in Southeast Edmonton

An early morning fire damages a single-family home near 42 Ave. and 76 St. in Southeast Edmonton on May 1, 2026 (Siddi Chudal, CityNews)

Posted May 1, 2026 2:31 pm.

Last Updated May 1, 2026 2:34 pm.

A fire damaged a single-family home in Southeast Edmonton early Friday morning.

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) says they received reports of a fire around 4:17 a.m. in a residential building near 42 Avenue and 76 Street.

*Damages to a single-family home near 42 Ave. and 76 St. in Southeast Edmonton seen on May 1, 2026 (Siddi Chudal, CityNews)*

Upon arriving at the scene, EFRS crews safely evacuated the residents. They brought the fire under control in under an hour and fully put it out at 6:09 a.m.

There were no injuries reported. No damage estimates were available.

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.

*Facade of a single-family home near 42 Ave. and 76 St. in Southeast Edmonton damaged in a fire on May 1, 2026 (Siddi Chudal, CityNews)*

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