Firefighters responded to a blaze in south Edmonton’s Garneau neighbourhood over the noon hour on Thursday.
Thick, black smoke could be seen across the city from the blaze near 85 Avenue and 108 Street.
The property on fire was an infill property currently under construction.
A large building was under construction on what used to be a post-war single family home.
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The lot was rezoned in 2025 from single-family to allow for medium-scale residential.
What caused the fire and the extent of the damage is not yet known.
Global News has reached out to Edmonton Fire Rescue Services for more information.
