Achi news desk-
Fire crews responded to Marlborough late on Saturday night to battle a fire that had engulfed a home.
The Calgary Fire Department (CFD) received a 911 call around 11:20 pm reporting a possible house fire, according to a Sunday news release.
When crews arrived at the scene in the 4700 block of Memorial Drive, they found a single-story, detached, single-family home fully engulfed in flames.
The residents of the home met the fire crews and told them that all eight residents and pets got out safely and were accounted for.
CFD said the “large fire” was being fed by a natural gas meter that was damaged by heat. The fire also damaged overhead power lines.
ATCO and ENMAX were called to the scene to attend to the utility.
The firefighters were able to extinguish the fire quickly. They then searched inside for any other occupants, but none were found.
The damage to the gas line to the home meant that it needed to be dug up to stop the gas flow.
CFD said the damage was limited to the original house.
Crews were expected to remain at the scene through the night to eliminate any remaining hot spots and assist with the investigation.
Investigators have not determined the cause of the fire.
