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Fire, possible explosion southeast of Calgary

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Michael Franklin

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Emergency crews have responded to a house fire, including a possible explosion, in Foothills County on Thursday morning.

There are reports of a fire and a possible explosion in a community southeast of Calgary Thursday morning.

Reports from viewers indicate the incident in Foothills County, near Okotoks, began shortly after 7:10 a.m.

There are also photos and video of a fire at a rural property near Heritage Heights School.

The Calgary Fire Department said a crew was dispatched from the Seton fire station, the closest one in Calgary, to investigate.

“They confirmed the fire is outside of the city so we were cancelled,” said CFD public information officer Alex Kwan in an email to CTV News, who confirmed the Foothills County fire department responded.

“They’re on scene and do not require our assistance at this time,” he said.

It’s not believed there are any injuries, but a news crew is on scene to learn more.

Fire, possible explosion southeast of Calgary Emergency crews responded to a fire and possible explosion at a property in Foothills County on Nov. 5, 2026. (Supplied/Ron Tarrant)
Fire, possible explosion southeast of Calgary Flames can be seen coming from a home near Okotoks on Nov. 5, 2026. (Supplied/Amanda Mossing)
BREAKING NEWS: Fire, possible explosion southeast of Calgary Smoke and flames can be seen on the horizon, coming from a fire in Okotoks, Alta., on Nov. 5, 2026.
Fire, possible explosion southeast of Calgary CTV News is investigating a house fire, involving a possible explosion, in Okotoks on Nov. 5, 2026.

This is a breaking news update; more details will be provided when they are available.