Fort McMurray firefighters respond to serious house fire in Eagle Ridge

(Fort McMurray, AB – Nov. 13, 2026) A fire significantly damaged a single-family home in Eagle Ridge shortly before 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10.  

Fort McMurray fire crews were dispatched to a Sandpiper Road property to find an active fire in an attached garage spreading into the home. The homeowner and family had already evacuated after noticing smoke in the house and called 911. 

Firefighters conducted an offensive attack and were able to stop further spread of the fire, eventually bringing it under control.  

The fire caused serious damage to the garage and contents. Adjacent areas of the home also received fire damage, and there was smoke damage reported throughout the structure. There were no injuries reported.  

Responding units included pumper, tanker and ladder truck crews, as well as paramedics, RCMP and utility crews. Firefighters were on the scene for more than four hours.  

Fire investigators determined improperly extinguished smoking materials is the fire's cause.  

Fire Marshal Nick Brenner reminds residents that if you smoke, smoke outside and to use a deep, sturdy, non-combustible ashtray, and to never discard butts in potted plants and peat moss. 

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