Crews respond to two separate fires in south Calgary

Fire crews on the scene of a fire and trailer/RV explosion in the Manchester Industrial area in Calgary on Dec. 20, 2024. (CTV News)

Fire crews were busy on Friday morning responding to two separate blazes in south Calgary.

One fire began around 9:30 a.m. in the community of Shawnessy. Crews responded to the 0-100 block of Shawbrook Close S.W. for a house fire.

The fire appeared to have started in an upstairs bedroom of the home, according to the Calgary Fire Department (CFD).

It was quickly extinguished, so damage to the house was limited, but there is smoke damage throughout.

"A woman, already outside, had suffered burns to her face and hands after trying to extinguish the fire and then evacuating," the CFD said in a release.

"She was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation and burn injuries."

Three other people inside the home got out safely and were not injured.

The residents of the home are expected to be displaced for some time.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Explosion and fire

Crews were also called to the 400 block of 51 Avenue S.E., located in the Manchester Industrial area around 9:30 a.m. for reports of an explosion and RV fire, according to the CFD.

"A man sleeping inside the camper was severely burned on his hands, feet and face," the CFD said in a release.

"EMS transported him to hospital in serious condition.

"While the camper was destroyed, firefighters quickly contained the resulting fire, preventing it from spreading to a nearby building."

The cause of the explosion is under investigation.