Firefighters Pull Young Residents From House Fire, Perform CPR

A late-night house fire in northwest Edmonton prompted a large emergency response and urgent life-saving efforts by firefighters who rescued two young teenagers from a burning home.

According to an original report by the Edmonton Journal, emergency crews were dispatched to a residence at 17808 93 Street around 9:27 p.m. on Sunday night. Firefighters and paramedics arrived within minutes to find heavy smoke inside the home.
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Teens Rescued and Given CPR

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services Deputy Chief Scott MacDonald confirmed that two teenage residents were pulled from the upstairs of the house. Although the fire started in the kitchen and was largely contained there, smoke had already spread throughout the home.

Both teens were found in critical condition and received immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the scene before being transported to hospital.

“They both were getting CPR at the time,” MacDonald said.
“It’s not looking good.”

Family and Emergency Response

The father was treated at the scene for carbon monoxide poisoning, while the mother was able to escape unharmed. Up to a dozen emergency response vehicles attended the scene in the Lago Lindo neighbourhood as firefighters, Emergency Medical Services, and Edmonton Police Service officers coordinated the rescue.

Fire crews arrived by 9:32 p.m. and brought the fire under control by 9:52 p.m. One firefighter suffered a rolled ankle during the response.

Deputy Chief MacDonald praised the crews’ actions, saying they worked quickly and effectively under dangerous conditions to get the residents out safely.

Why CPR Training Matters

This incident highlights how early CPR can make a critical difference during emergencies involving fires, smoke inhalation, or sudden medical collapse. Knowing how to respond in those first moments can help Sustain life until advanced care arrives.

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