Fire causes extensive damage to home, garages and vehicles

Calgarian Louellen Okeanos captured this video of a fire that engulfed a home in Spruce Cliff near 8 Ave. and 7 St. SW on Apr. 22, 2021.

By Kenny Mason and 660 NEWS Staff

Posted Apr 22, 2021 7:57 am.

Last Updated Apr 22, 2021 10:45 am.

CALGARY (660 NEWS) – One home, two garages, and several vehicles were heavily damaged by an overnight fire in the southwest.

The fire broke out around 12:30 a.m. Thursday near 8 Ave. and 7 St. SW in the Spruce Cliff neighbourhood.

Firefighters eventually called in a second alarm after seeing the massive amounts of flame and smoke from the house.

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A mother and son escaped safely along with another man who lived downstairs.

One man suffered minor burns as he was running out.

Crews are still looking into what caused the fire.

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