Two-Story Fire Devastates Garage, Injures Home in Southeast Calgary A raging two-story inferno tore through a garage in southeast Calgary, leaving the structure in ruins and causing significant damage to an adjacent home. The blaze erupted shortly before midnight on Wednesday in a residential neighborhood. Fire crews arrived to find flames leaping from the detached garage, threatening to spread to the nearby house. Firefighters battled the blaze for over an hour, using multiple hose lines and aerial ladders. The intensity of the flames caused the roof of the garage to collapse, sending debris flying into the surrounding area. The garage was completely destroyed, while the house sustained extensive damage to its exterior walls and roof. The garage contained several vehicles, which were also destroyed in the fire. One person was taken to hospital with minor injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Calgary Fire Department. The fire has left the homeowners devastated. They escaped unharmed, but they have lost their garage, vehicles, and a significant portion of their belongings. The extent of the damage to the house is still being assessed. Fire officials are reminding Calgarians of the importance of fire safety. They urge residents to ensure that smoke detectors are in working order, to keep flammable materials away from heat sources, and to have an evacuation plan in place in case of an emergency.Garage Fire Damages Home in Southeast CalgaryGarage Fire Damages Home in Southeast Calgary On Wednesday afternoon, a two-alarm fire destroyed a garage and significantly damaged a home in southeast Calgary. The Calgary Fire Department (CFD) responded to the call at 3 p.m. near 17th Avenue SE and 36th Street SE in Forest Lawn. The fire originated in a garage and spread to a power line before engulfing the house. The CFD escalated the fire to a second alarm due to the thick smoke and extreme heat, requiring additional resources. Crews arrived to find flames spreading from the garage and house to nearby homes. Fire spokeswoman Carol Henke stated that the garage was entirely destroyed, while the house sustained severe damage as the fire reached the attic and roof. Adjacent homes and garages also incurred damage. Despite the extent of the damage, no occupants were in the impacted homes, and no injuries were reported. A dog located in a neighboring house was unharmed. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The incident affected traffic along 17th Avenue, and listeners were advised to tune in to CityNews 660 for traffic updates.A fire destroyed a garage and caused extensive damage to a home in southeast Calgary on Thursday morning. Fire crews were called to the 2400 block of 26 Avenue S.E. at around 5:20 a.m. When firefighters arrived, they found a two-story garage fully engulfed in flames. The fire had also spread to the back of the house, causing significant damage to the roof and exterior walls. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control within an hour. No one was injured in the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The garage was a total loss, and the damage to the home is estimated to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. The family who lives in the home was displaced and is being assisted by the Red Cross.