Tragic Fire in Central Edmonton
A resident of Edmonton's central Oliver neighbourhood has died following a devastating apartment fire. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, November 24, 2025, marking a tragic start to the week for the community.
Emergency Response and Timeline
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services were dispatched to a structure fire at a building near 118 Street and 102 Avenue at 2:17 a.m. Upon arrival, crews found building alarms actively sounding and residents in the process of evacuating the premises. Firefighters immediately began fire suppression operations while searching the affected units.
Inside one of the apartment suites, crews discovered an unidentified individual who was pronounced deceased at the scene. The fire was officially declared under control by 3:01 a.m. and was fully extinguished by 3:50 a.m., approximately an hour and a half after the initial emergency call.
Investigation and Community Impact
Edmonton Police Service has confirmed they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. However, authorities have preliminary determined the death to be non-criminal in nature. No other injuries were reported among residents or emergency responders.
The quick response from fire crews prevented the blaze from spreading to adjacent units, potentially saving additional lives and property. The incident highlights the importance of working smoke alarms in multi-unit residential buildings, which were instrumental in alerting residents to the danger.
The identity of the deceased has not been released pending notification of next of kin. The community of Oliver, known for its dense residential population in central Edmonton, mourns this tragic loss as investigators work to determine the exact cause of the fire.
