Person in custody following suspicious fire at Ginger Beef Bistro House: CPS
Calgary police say one person is in custody after a suspicious fire at a restaurant on Macleod Trail on Monday.
The fire at Ginger Beef Bistro House in the 9600 block of Macleod Trail broke out at around 6:30 a.m.
The Calgary Fire Department said flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from the rear of the building.
Firefighters were unable to enter the structure due to the intensity of the flames and the risk of the building collapsing.
Aerial streams were used to douse the fire, which appears to have started on the outside, making its way into the roof structure and then quickly spreading to the interior of the building.
"Because the fire started apparently from the outside and appeared to move in, the fire would be considered suspicious," said Bat. Chief Keith Stahl.
Crews respond to a fire on Macleod Trail on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021.
Kimberley Allen, the vice principal at a nearby childcare centre, said she saw the fire while on her way in to work.
"I was praying that no one was hurt, and fortunately it doesn't look like anybody was." Allen said. "It was just a lot. A lot of smoke a lot flames still at that point. Didn't really know what was going on."
By 7 a.m., the fire was under control.
No injuries were reported.
The owner of the restaurant said the incident was upsetting.
"It was a little bit of a shock and surprise because it never happened before," said James Leung. "Especially, (because) it happened this time of year close to Christmas time."
"COVID-19 has already affected the business," Leung added. "And then Christmas time is supposed to be busy for us but that (fire) happens, so I don't have a good feeling about this."
One neighbouring building may have suffered minor smoke damage, Stahl said.
The fire caused the temporary closure of southbound lanes of Macleod Trail between 90 Avenue and 94 Avenue.
Anyone who has photos or videos of the fire, especially prior to the arrival of fire crews, is asked to email piofire@calgary.ca.
- With files from Austin Lee and Stephanie Thomas
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
What to know about avian influenza in dairy cows and the risk to humans
Why is H5N1, or bird flu, a concern, how does it spread, and is there a vaccine? Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about avian influenza.
'I was scared': Ontario man's car repossessed after missing two repair loan payments
An Ontario man who took out a loan to pay for auto repairs said his car was repossessed after he missed two payments.
opinion The special relationship between King Charles and the Princess of Wales
Royal commentator Afua Hagan writes that when King Charles recently admitted Catherine to the Order of the Companions of Honour, it not only made history, but it reinforced the strong bond between the King and his beloved daughter-in-law.
New Norad commander calls Canada's defence policy update 'very encouraging'
American troops will be spending more time training in the Far North, the new commander of Norad says, a strategy that fits 'hand-in-glove' with Canada's renewed focus on Arctic defence.
$70M Lotto Max winners kept prize a secret from family for 2 months
During a special winner celebration near their hometown, Doug and Enid shared the story of how they discovered they were holding a Lotto Max ticket worth $70 million and how they kept this huge secret for so long.
Are Canadians getting sick from expired food?
A new survey by Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab asked Canadians about their food consumption habits amid rising prices.
Documents reveal Ottawa's efforts to get Loblaw, Walmart on board with grocery code
It was evident to the federal government as early as last fall that Loblaw and Walmart might be holdouts to the grocery code of conduct, jeopardizing the project's success.
Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, shoots 81 in U.S. Open qualifier
Charlie Woods failed to advance in a U.S. Open local qualifying event Thursday, shooting a 9-over 81 at Legacy Golf & Tennis Club.
Improve balance and build core strength with this exercise
When it comes to cardiovascular fitness, you may tend to focus on activities that move you forward, such as walking, running and cycling.