A significant fire erupted on the balcony of a sixth-floor apartment in Downtown Edmonton on Wednesday evening, resulting in two people being hospitalized and the evacuation of dozens of residents from the building.
Emergency Response and Evacuation
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) were dispatched to the building at 10020 115 Street at 5:49 p.m. on January 14, 2026. Crews arrived on the scene just four minutes later, at 5:53 p.m. As the situation developed, additional fire trucks were called to the location shortly before 6:15 p.m.
A total of eight fire trucks worked to bring the blaze under control, which was achieved by 6:33 p.m. The fire was fully extinguished at 7:44 p.m., nearly two hours after the initial call.
Residents Displaced and Injuries Reported
The fire necessitated the immediate evacuation of the entire building. In total, 80 residents were forced to leave their homes during the incident. In the aftermath, EFRS confirmed that 20 of those residents were displaced and have since secured alternative housing. The remaining 60 residents were either able to return to their units or are staying with family or friends.
Two individuals were transported to hospital with injuries. While there was an unconfirmed report from the scene suggesting a woman may have fallen from the sixth floor onto a roof over the driveway, EFRS officials could not verify those specific details, confirming only the two hospitalizations.
Investigation and Aftermath
On the morning of Thursday, January 15, fire investigators returned to the apartment building to begin a detailed examination of the scene. Their work focuses on determining the precise cause of the fire and assessing the total extent of the damage caused by the flames.
The swift response by EFRS prevented a more severe outcome, but the event has disrupted the lives of many in the central Edmonton community. The incident underscores the sudden and devastating impact residential fires can have on urban populations.
