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Fire damages home being built in Edmonton’s Holyrood neighbourhood

The cause of a fire on Thursday that resulted in significant damage to a home being constructed in Edmonton is under investigation.

The fire broke out at a site in the Holyrood neighbourhood.

A spokesperson for Edmonton Fire Rescue Services told Global News that firefighters were called to a blaze in the area of 92nd Avenue and 81st Street at 12:14 a.m. They arrived at the scene six minutes later.

EFRS said no injuries were reported.

Edmonton firefighters were called to a blaze in the area of 92nd Avenue and 81st Street at 12:14 a.m. on Nov. 7, 2024. Global 1 News Helicopter

“The fire was called under control at 1:29 a.m. but has not yet been called out,” an EFRS spokesperson said in an email sent just after 8:30 a.m.

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“Crews and investigators are finishing their work at the scene.”

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EFRS confirmed police have been notified about the fire. Global News has reached out to police for comment.

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