Calgary firefighters face serious challenges fighting northwest house fire / Global
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 11:20 pm permalink
Calgary firefighters confronted significant challenges battling a house fire in the city’s northwest, where a striking water shortage complicated efforts. The blaze at a vacant property left crews scrambling to perform a full search amid extensive damage, while onlookers couldn’t help but wonder if the water supply had taken an unscheduled day off.
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