Eau Claire complex set for demolition destroyed by fire
The last standing condo building in the Eau Claire neighbourhood's River Run complex burned down on Tuesday night.
At around 9 p.m., the Calgary Fire Department responded to several calls for a building on fire in the downtown community, on the 100 block of Second Street S.W.
On arrival crews found a multi-story condo building engulfed in heavy flames and smoke.
The building, slated for demolition later this week, was bought by the City of Calgary to make space for the Green Line LRT project. It was fenced off, abandoned and there were no occupants inside.
"The portion of the complex on fire was the last to be demolished on site and was slated for demolition this week," reads a statement from the Calgary Fire Department.
"Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control and determined that the condition of the building prohibited entry."
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