Calgary fire crews quickly knocked down a two-alarm blaze at a home in the city’s southwest on Wednesday morning but the home still sustained significant damage.

Emergency crews were called to the home in the 7000 block of Elkton Drive S.W. at about 5:00 a.m.

“Crews upon arrival were faced with a significant amount of smoke and flame extending from the rear of the structure. Crews were able to knock down the visible flame on the exterior initially and then they initiated an offensive interior attack and were able to knock down visible flame on the interior as well,” said Bruce Barrs, Battalion Chief, Calgary Fire Department.

There was one person home at the time and they were able to get out of the home safely.

Barrs says the fire made its way into the attic and a second alarm was called.

“The fire has proved to be a stubborn one. It found its way into some hidden spaces, the walls and the attic. A second alarm was struck when that was found to be the case, just to ensure that we had adequate resources on scene,” he said.

Officials say no injuries were reported and that the fire was contained to the source home and did not affect neighbouring houses.

People who live in the community say the current owner was working on renovating the home.

Geoff Wheaton was working at home and says he smelled smoke when he woke up.

“I saw a glow coming from another bedroom upstairs that faces that house and then I looked in there and then I saw it through the window and it was coming out through the roof at that time,” said Wheaton. “Immediately phoned 911 and then phoned the home owner.”

It is believed that the home was built in 1910 and was originally a farm house called Aulock Villa.

“It’s quite a nice house and it’s a heritage home so it’ll be sad to see what happens from here on in because it was one of the first houses in this area, it’s an old farm house, and it’ll be sad to see the damage with the water and the fire and the fact that it’s been gutted,” said Wheaton.

“It’s a tough way to start the year. I’m just glad everyone was safe,” said neighbour Michael Negus.

It is believed that the fire started in a bedroom on the second floor and a fire investigator is working to determine a cause.

Anyone with photos or video of the fire is asked to share them with the Calgary Fire Department through the Public Information Officer at piofire@calgary.ca