Crews put out fire at Edmonton Convention Centre
Posted July 9, 2023 3:28 pm.
A potential major incident was averted at the Edmonton Convention Centre after quick action from fire crews Sunday.
Edmonton Fire says a blaze broke out just outside the east side of the facility around 1:20 p.m.
Crews were on the scene within three minutes of being called; the fire was declared out 10 minutes later.
Fire officials say smoke from the blaze entered the convention centre, which will have to be ventilated as a result.
