Garneau infill fire spews thick, black smoke across Edmonton - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca

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. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Get Started By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. 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.Multiple fire crews on scene.They have impressively doused the flames in minutes!Kudos to ⁦@EdmontonFire⁩ 🙏⁦@globalnews⁩ ⁦@CTVNews⁩ ⁦@CBCNews⁩ ⁦@CityNewsYEG⁩ pic.twitter.com/tAZ0omwwBy— Dr. Raj Sherman (@RajSherman) March 19, 2026 More on Fire More videos One person killed in Trent Avenue fatal fire Lytton wildfire rebuild lacked legal framework from province, auditor general says 2 dead after 4 rescued from Ottawa high-rise apartment unit on fire: officials Regina man says smoke detector saved his life in December house fire Mission retirement home fire Fire breaks out at Mission seniors’ home Jasper builders seek housing ahead of construction, tourist seasons 40-unit affordable apartment in Jasper receives funding boost as wildfire rebuild ramps up Advertisement