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Apartment fire causes ‘serious damage,' Grande Prairie RCMP investigating cause
Fire at the Margaret Edgson Manor assisted living building on Monday, June 9, 2025. (City of Grande Prairie/Facebook)
RCMP are investigating a fire that damaged an apartment building in Grande Prairie Monday.
Police were called to help evacuate residents of the Margaret Edgson Manor assisted living apartments on 107A Avenue and 110 Street just after midnight.
The fire was brought under control in the early hours of the morning, but wind conditions caused issues for crews, according to the City of Grande Prairie.
All residents of the building were evacuated, but at least three people suffered minor injuries, according to RCMP. The fire also caused serious damage to the building.
Between 20 to 40 people will need temporary accommodations, according to the city.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Police are asking anyone with dashcam or other video footage of the area or information is asked to contact Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5700. Anonymous tips can also be sent to Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
