Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services are asking that you stay away from the southwest side of Balment Park while crews tackle a structure fire in the area.
We're dealing with a structure fire this hour on the 1600 block of 1st Street South. Please avoid the area to allow our firefighters to work safely. #Cranbrook @cityofcranbrook pic.twitter.com/M9yZDSDH6v
— cranbrookfire (@cranbrookfire) May 16, 2022
Cranbrook firefighters are tending to a fire at an apartment building near Balment Park Monday afternoon.
Smoke is coming from the apartment building near 17th Avenue South and 1st Street South, across from Operation Street Angel’s building.
Traffic along 17th Street South is closed between 1st Street South and Baker Street, firefighters expect the area to remain closed for most of the evening.
An investigation into the cause is underway.
The apartments are evacuated, we will have more information as it becomes available.
– Photo submitted by Pattison Media LTD Reporter Nathaniel Leigh
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