Fire destroys home under construction in King Edward Park

A home under construction was destroyed in a fire early Saturday morning. It was the second to burn down in two days. 

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) said the fire was reported at the site near 79 Street and 77 Ave at about 2:51 a.m.

When crews arrived, they found the house fully involved. A second alarm was called to help protect neighbouring homes.

A total of 40 firefighters worked on the fire, and it was brought under control at 7:46 a.m.

It was declared out at 12:54 p.m. No one was injured.

The home under construction was destroyed, ERFS said, and at least two other homes and garages were damaged.

There is no information yet on the cause of the fire, but police have been notified, EFRS said.

On Friday morning, a fire started in a duplex under construction on 77 Avenue and 115 Street. Police are looking at that fire as being suspicious.

CTV News Edmonton has reached out to police for more information.

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