Red Deer Emergency Services responded to two separate residential building fires on Monday.
At approximately 6:30 a.m., crews received a report of a fire at a three-story apartment building in the Pines neighbourhood, located along Parke Avenue.
Initial reports claimed a fire began in one of the suites and that a couple of people were trapped on the third floor. The individuals were able to get out of the building safely and were treated for smoke inhalation.
The fire was under control by about 7:30 a.m., however, significant damage had already occurred, leaving about 20 residents without a home.
Meanwhile, earlier in the morning, crews responded to a house fire near 51 Avenue and 37 Street in the South Hill Area.
The residence was abandoned and destroyed in the fire.
Investigations into both fires are ongoing.
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