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Global News
6 days ago
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- Global News
Police identify man found dead after Edmonton house fire, say he was victim of homicide
The death of a man whose body was found at the site of an Edmonton house fire on the weekend has been ruled a homicide. In a news release issued Wednesday, police said while an autopsy ruled that the 48-year-old man was the victim of a homicide, the cause of his death is being withheld 'for investigative purposes.' 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 Police identified the victim as Michael Jackman. Firefighters were called to a house fire in the area of 120 Avenue and 77 Street early Sunday morning. In a news release, police said they were contacted by Edmonton Fire Rescue Services at 2:47 a.m. and emergency crews found a man's body inside. The cause of the fire has not been disclosed. Anyone with information about the incident or who has camera footage of the area between about 1:30 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Sunday is asked to call the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at
Global News
02-06-2025
- Global News
Edmonton homicide detectives investigate after body found at site of house fire
A body was found inside a home that caught fire in Edmonton over the weekend and police said the death is being treated as suspicious. Firefighters were called to a house fire in the area of 120 Avenue and 77 Street early Sunday morning. In a news release, police said they were contacted by Edmonton Fire Rescue Services at 2:47 a.m. and emergency crews found a person's body inside. They did not say how old the victim is believed to have been but noted he was a male. 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 Police said homicide detectives have now taken over the investigation and an autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday. Anyone with information about the incident or who has camera footage of the area around 120 Avenue and 77 Street between about 1:30 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Sunday is asked to call the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at
Global News
19-05-2025
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- Global News
Fire breaks out at townhouse complex in Mill Woods
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 Crews from Edmonton Fire Rescue Services responded Monday afternoon to a blaze at a townhouse complex in the city's southeast. Firefighters were called at 12:35 p.m. to a fire near 69 Street and 15 Avenue/Mill Woods Road in the Menisa neighbourhood. 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 Crews arrived four minutes later to an active fire, the city said. Eight crews, or about 23 firefighters, responded to the blaze at the York Mills complex. As of publishing, the fire was still active and there were no other details available. — More to come…
Global News
08-05-2025
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- 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.
Winnipeg Free Press
06-05-2025
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Thick smoke from grass fire shuts down parts of major Edmonton roadway
EDMONTON – Thick, black smoke from a grass fire in west Edmonton has shut down sections of a major city roadway. A spokesperson from Edmonton Fire Rescue Services says crews received reports shortly after noon Tuesday of a brush or grass fire. They say firefighters remain at work to bring the fire under control. The city of Edmonton skyline is shown on Wednesday, Feb.15, 2023. Thick, black smoke from a grass fire in west Edmonton has shut down sections of a major city roadway. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson A social media post from 511 Alberta, the province's traveler information service, says the west leg of Anthony Henday Drive is closed due to smoke in the area. Drivers are being asked to proceed with caution or consider alternative routes. Winnipeg Free Press | Newsletter Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Sign up for The Warm-Up Edmonton police say several businesses have been evacuated and more information will be provided as it becomes available. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 6, 2025.
