Residents of a four-storey apartment building were forced out Thursday afternoon by fire.
Firefighters were called to the building in the area of 121 Street and 145 Avenue just after 2:30 p.m.
The fire on a fourth-floor balcony had extended into the roof, according to a spokesperson with Edmonton Fire Rescue Services.
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Nine crews were called to the scene and remained at the building later Thursday afternoon as smoke could be seen coming out of the top of the building.
Firefighters were called to a blaze at an apartment building in the area of 121 Street and 145 Avenue in Edmonton Thursday, April 8, 2021.
Julien Fornier, Global News
There are about 31 units in the building. All of the residents made it out safely, according to EFRS.
The Emergency Support Response Team has been called in to assist evacuees.
It’s not yet known how the fire started or when residents will be allowed back inside. The extent of the damage is also not yet known.
