EFD PRESS RELEASE - Structure Fire 54 Street South

On Wednesday, February 5, at approximately 2218hrs, Edson Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the area of 54^th Street South.  

Edson Fire Department responded with a command vehicle, two engines, a tender, a heavy rescue, and a utility apparatus. Mutual aid was requested from Yellowhead County Fire who supported us with a command vehicle, an engine/tanker, and an aerial apparatus. Support was also provided by two private water trucks, RCMP, Associated Ambulance, Yellowhead Gas Co-Op, Fortis, and Town of Edson Utilities and Public Works.

Upon arriving at the location, crews encountered heavy fire in a commercial shop style building. A tender nursing operation was established, cycling Edson and Yellowhead tenders to the closest available fire hydrant. Crews on scene utilized several attack lines on interior and exterior positions to control the fire. There was significant fire extension into the attic space, which was controlled with the support of Yellowhead County’s ladder truck. The fire was contained by crews to the shop area, preserving office and dwelling spaces attached. A thorough overhaul took place to ensure complete extinguishment.

There is extensive structural damage to the building resulting from the fire. A third-party investigator will be conducting the fire investigation for this incident.

The Town of Edson would like to thank all involved in containing this incident, including EFD and Yellowhead County fire crews and our industry partners.