The Airdrie Fire Department (AFD) responded to a structure fire at 135 Coopers Hill in Airdrie on Oct. 2 at approximately 6:15 p.m.
The residents of the home were able to douse the fire and limit damage with their home fire extinguisher. Once on the scene, AFD crews worked quickly to ventilate the home and check the area for fire extensions.
Smoke and heat damage done to the kitchen as a result of the fire is estimated at $1,500. No injuries were reported.
An AFD investigator was able to determine that the fire originated from grease in a wok that was on the stove.
Oct. 5 to Oct. 11 is Fire Prevention Week and AFD Deputy Chief Linda Masson said in a press release that she wants to remind the public of the importance of being attentive and safe while cooking and that kitchen fires remain one of the leading causes of fire in the home.
The theme of this yearís Fire Prevention week is Prevent Kitchen Fires.
Stolen truck
Airdrie RCMP is seeking assistance in identifying two suspects involved in the theft of a truck that was stolen from the Canadian Tire parking lot on Veteranís Boulevard in the afternoon of Sept. 30. around 4 p.m.
Surveillance cameras in the parking lot spotted two men entering the parking lot driving a white Volkswagen Jetta (approximately from year 2000 to 2005).
One suspect entered the truck by punching out the lock and started the truck, then both vehicles were seen leaving the parking lot travelling westbound on Veteranís Boulevard.
The truck was recovered in a residential parkade in Calgary by Calgary Police and has since been returned to the owner.
ìIt is believed that this truck may have been involved in subsequent crimes in the Calgary area,î said Airdrie RCMP Cst. Jennifer Morin.
Morin wouldnít elaborate further on the issue.
Airdrie RCMP assisted in the takedown of a large-scale marijuana grow operation at a rural property in Delacour near Range Road 280 on Oct. 3.
A total of 639 mature marijuana plants and a large quantity of grow operation equipment was seized at the property.
The Airdrie RCMP was assisted by the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team, Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit ñ Green Team South in executing a search warrant after a brief investigation.
One person was arrested as a result of this investigation and charges are pending under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
If you have information on any unsolved crime, contact the Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
