Rocky View County Fire Services responded to a structure fire on January 15 in the Cambridge area of Conrich. Fire Services received a call from 911 dispatch at 2:28 p.m., and crews were immediately sent. Crews from Chestermere Fire Services were first on-scene at 2:40 p.m.
The fire resulted in the loss of two unoccupied homes under construction and exterior damage to three additional homes. All residents were confirmed safe, evacuated during the response, and have since returned to their homes.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Rocky View County fire services will lead the technical fire investigation, and the RCMP will lead any investigation into criminal activity as required.
The scene is expected to remain secure for several days while the investigation work continues. The area around the incident remains fenced, and roads in the area are open for travel. Rocky View County has seen increased foot traffic through the area and is reminding the public to keep a safe distance and allow crews to complete their work.
The County thanks area residents for their cooperation throughout the response, including following road closures and responder direction, which helped crews work safely and limit further damage.
If you have questions or concerns regarding the incident, please reach out to Rocky View County Fire Services at 403-230-1401 or fireadminstration@rockyview.ca
Background
To strengthen fire response in Conrich, Rocky View County and the City of Chestermere have a new automatic aid arrangement. Under this arrangement, Chestermere Fire Services is dispatched automatically, in addition to County resources, to structure fire incidents in Conrich.
Automatic dispatch shortens the time it takes for support to arrive and strengthens the overall response for Conrich residents. Rocky View County thanks Chestermere Fire Services and Calgary Fire Department for their mutual aid and support during this incident.