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CTV News
31-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
EFRS welcomes 59 new firefighters and staff
City hall opened its doors on Friday to celebrate the graduation of the city's newest Edmonton Fire Rescue Services members. Fifty-nine new fire service professionals are joining EFRS: five will serve as emergency communications specialists, five as fire prevention officers and 49 as frontline firefighters. 'Our firefighters, having completed extensive and rigorous training, are now ready to serve Edmonton in fire suppression, protecting life, property and the environment,' said Chief David Lazenby. 'Complementing their efforts, Edmonton's fire prevention officers will play a critical role in public safety education, providing essential inspection services and guidance for safe homes and businesses.' The new Edmonton firefighters will get placed throughout all fire stations. Emergency communication specialists will be assigned to the Emergency Response Communication Centre, while the fire prevention officers will offer inspection services and serve as educators around the city. Firefighter recruitment applications open each year in January.
Global News
08-05-2025
- General
- Global News
Smoking near oxygen tank led to massive apartment fire in northeast Edmonton
More than 250 people were left homeless after a fire began when someone was smoking near oxygen inside their apartment in northeast Edmonton. The fire began Tuesday afternoon at the Wyndham Crossing apartment complex (4908 134 Ave.) near Clareview Town Centre in the Sifton Park neighbourhood. Edmonton Fire Rescue Services responded around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday and rolled up to see thick, black smoke pouring from the four-story building. Within 40 minutes the situation was upgraded to a three-alarm blaze after the fire — which broke out on the second floor — quickly spread to the roof and rest of the building. View image in full screen An apartment fire in the Wyndham Crossing complex at 4908 134 Ave. in northeast Edmonton on May 6, 2025. Global News c' said Capt. Kevin Espetveidt with Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS), adding crews searched the top floor until it became too dangerous to do so. Story continues below advertisement 'Had to pull the crews back out for safety cause of a collapsing roof on the fourth floor.' Edmonton fire said high winds played a role in how fast the flames spread. 'As the fire started in the southeast and once it got into the roof and opened up a hole in the roof, (the wind) was just feeding it,' Espetveidt said. 'By the time we could get people off the balconies, fire attack crews were backing out.' Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Made its way like crazy through that building with the wind.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "Made its way like crazy through that building with the wind." 2:17 Large apartment fire in northeast Edmonton sends 1 to hospital Margaret Paterson was one of the people who had to be rescued from her balcony. The senior heard yelling and banging in the hallway. 'I went to open the door in the hallway and it was full of black smoke and no lights on, so I had to shut the door again. Story continues below advertisement 'The fireman had to get me down in the ladder,' she said with a giggle. She was relieved to hear her neighbours made it out safe. 'The rest is just material stuff. As long as we're safe, that is the main thing, right?' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "The rest is just material stuff. As long as we're safe, that is the main thing, right?" The apartment building was home to several newcomers to Canada, who expressed worries about replacing valuable documents and electronics. 'It's gone. My passport all gone, my documents — right now I just have my ID and mobile — I don't have any other documents. So it's very difficult,' said international student Komalpreet Singh. He was at work nearby when the fire broke out and rushed over after receiving a call from his sister. They'd been living at the apartment complex since last fall. 'It's a little bit stressful because we don't have anything now. Like, that's all we have,' he said, while also recognizing stuff can be replaced. 'The good thing is that no human life, no one is hurt.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "The good thing is that no human life, no one is hurt." Espetveidt said while some crews searched the building to get people and their pets out safely, other teams worked to control the flames. Crews remained on scene overnight and into Wednesday, searching units inside the gutted building and hosing down hot spots. Story continues below advertisement View full screen View full screen View full screen View full screen View full screen View full screen Previous Image Next Image Close Modal Gallery One person was taken to hospital and one cat was found dead, but no other injuries were reported. On Thursday, EFRS said the investigation into the fire determined it was caused by 'smoking while using home oxygen within an apartment suite.' A damage assessment for the property has not yet been done, but between the flames and water, the apartment building was left gutted.
CTV News
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Two-vehicle crash delays downtown morning commute Thursday
Aerials of a crash involving two vehicles on River Valley Road in downtown Edmonton. Fire rescue and police respond to the scene on May 8, 2025. (Cam Wiebe/CTV News Edmonton) Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) and Edmonton Police Service (EPS) responded to a crash involving two vehicles on River Valley Road during the morning commute on Thursday. According to police, EFRS arrived at the collision just east of Groat Road around 7:10 a.m. CTV News Edmonton drone video appears to show fire rescue trying to open the front passenger door of a dark SUV. Another car can be seen moving onto the side of the road while emergency crews work. Officers diverted traffic around the crash area causing delays for a short period of time, according to EPS. The road has since reopened and no serious injuries were reported. It is unclear how many people were involved and what caused the crash. With files from CTV News Edmonton's Cam Wiebe
Edmonton Journal
24-04-2025
- General
- Edmonton Journal
‘Deeply shocked': President of Hindu Society of Alberta reacts to fire at historic temple
Article content Rajeev Arora was jolted awake by a phone call at 4:30 a.m. Thursday. On the line was news he could barely process — the Hindu Society of Alberta temple was on fire. 'I was deeply shocked,' said Arora, president of the society. 'I could not digest the news.' By the time he arrived, firefighters had been on scene at 14225 133 Ave. for nearly an hour, battling the blaze at Alberta's oldest Hindu temple. Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) said it received the first call at 3:35 a.m. and had six crews on site within minutes. The fire was brought under control by 6:33 a.m., but had not yet been called out by Thursday afternoon. Crew members remained on scene as the investigation into the cause proceeds.
Global News
24-04-2025
- General
- Global News
Fire breaks out at Hindu temple in north Edmonton
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Firefighters were called to a Hindu temple in north Edmonton early Thursday after a fire broke out at the building run by the Hindu Society of Alberta. Edmonton Fire Rescue Services said crews were called to 14225 133 Ave. at 3:35 a.m. 'At this time, there have been no injuries reported,' an EFRS spokesperson said in an email. View image in full screen Edmonton Fire Rescue Services said crews were called to a fire at a Hindu temple at 14225 133 Ave. at 3:35 a.m. on April 24, 2025. Global News The fire was deemed to be under control at 6:33 a.m. but as of 8 a.m. was still not declared out. Story continues below advertisement EFRS did not provide a damage estimate and said the fire will be investigated.
