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Multiple people injured, dog dead in S.E. Calgary motorhome fire

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A motorhome was destroyed in a fire in a private lot near 50 Avenue and 25 Street S.E. on Aug. 9, 2024. (CTV News)

A motorhome fire in southeast Calgary on Friday afternoon left multiple people with injuries and a dog dead.

Calgary 911 received multiple calls about a motorhome on fire in a private lot near 50 Avenue and 25 Street S.E. around 3:30 p.m.

When fire crews arrived on the scene, they found the motorhome fully ablaze. After gaining access to the lot with help from Calgary police, firefighters began an aggressive attack.

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Two occupants who self-evacuated from the motorhome were both assessed by EMS crews. They were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation and smoke-related carbon monoxide poisoning.

As fire crews searched the home, they found one small dog dead inside.

One firefighter was also assessed at the scene due to a heat-related injury but was not taken to hospital.

Crews were able to extinguish the fire quickly. A fire investigator is on the scene to determine the origin and cause of the blaze.

“The CFD would like to remind all Calgarians to have a fire escape plan, even when camping,” CFD said in a news release.

“This can include practising how to escape from a motorhome, trailer, tent or cabin.”

Traffic in the area is not expected to be affected by the investigation.