85-year-old dies after jumping from balcony to flee Edmonton apartment fire
Police say the fire broke out after a vehicle struck an apartment complex, triggering a fireball that forced residents to flee.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the danger vehicle crashes into residential buildings can pose to occupants, especially elderly residents in upper-floor units.
Edmonton police say an 85-year-old man has died after jumping from a balcony to escape a fire at an apartment complex.
The fire was sparked when a vehicle crashed into the building, igniting a fireball, according to police. The man jumped from his balcony in an attempt to escape the flames.
He was taken to hospital but did not survive his injuries. Further details on the crash, the driver involved, or the extent of damage to the apartment complex have not been released.
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