The activation of a smoke alarm resulted in the safe evacuation of five residents for their two-storey home located in the 400 block of Sagewood Drive S.W., according to a press release from the City.
At approximately 4:40 p.m. Oct. 30, the Airdrie Fire Department (AFD) responded to the report of a structure fire and found the residents safely removed from the home awaiting firefighters arrival on the street.
On arrival, according to the release, crews found smoke conditions on all levels of the building, and determined the fire was burning in the laundry room area of the basement.
“[AFD] quickly attacked and extinguished the blaze, while initiating ventilation efforts to remove heated gases and smoke from the structure,” the release stated.
One adult patient was assessed on scene by AHS for minor smoke inhalation, according to the release, and no other injuries were report.
“Due to fire damage in the basement and significant smoke damage on all levels, residents remain temporarily displaced from their home,” the release stated.
Airdrie and District Victim Assistance (ADVAS) members attended the scene to assist the displaced residents.
The Fire Prevention Bureau (FPB) remains on scene conducting its investigation to determine probable cause and preliminary damage estimates, the release stated.
Four pieces of fire apparatus and fourteen firefighters were on scene.