A significant afternoon fire in the northwest Calgary community of Panorama Hills resulted in damage to three homes, but no injuries or fatalities were reported, according to the Calgary Fire Department.
Fire Crews Respond to Heavy Smoke
Calgary Fire Department public information officer Alex Kwan stated that crews were dispatched at approximately 2:45 p.m. on December 1, 2025, to the 100 block of Panamount Heights N.W. after reporting heavy smoke visible from the station itself.
Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke and flames on the exterior of the homes. The situation was immediately declared a working fire, prompting a second alarm that doubled the number of fire trucks responding to the scene.
Aggressive Tactics to Control the Blaze
Firefighting operations were extensive. A water tower was deployed to pour large volumes of water into the attic of one home and douse nearby fires. After the main body of fire was knocked down, crews re-entered the structures with hand lines for a more precise attack on remaining hot spots.
All occupants had safely self-evacuated prior to the fire department's arrival and were later able to meet with crews on scene. Searches confirmed no one was left inside the affected homes.
"Anytime a fire gets into the attic spaces and is burning the structure of the home, it becomes very dangerous and typically it’s not habitable," Kwan explained, noting that the damage likely means displacement for the residents of the three impacted homes.
Overhaul and Investigation Underway
Crews remained on site for the overhaul stage, meticulously checking for hidden hot spots to prevent any reignition or spread. Two fire investigators were also on scene and have begun the process of determining the cause of the blaze.
The fire response necessitated the closure of a section of Panorama Boulevard. Officer Kwan took the opportunity to remind the public about safety during emergency responses. He asked bystanders to watch from designated safe zones, noting that some individuals had been standing in areas where hazardous smoke was blowing during this incident.
He also urged drivers to respect road closures and detours to allow emergency vehicles clear and quick access when responding to calls across the city.
