Calgary fire crews successfully extinguished a basement fire in the Saddle Ridge neighborhood on May 7, 2026. The fire was reported in the early afternoon, and firefighters arrived promptly to find smoke billowing from a residential basement. Crews worked swiftly to contain the flames, preventing them from spreading to the rest of the house. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. The Calgary Fire Department reminds residents to check smoke alarms and practice fire safety measures.
