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By Lisa Parent

EXCLUSIVE

Structure fire ignites in Medicine Hat’s Crescent Heights neighbourhood

May 23, 2024 | 4:26 PM

Emergency services responded on Thursday to a structure fire on 8th Street Northwest in Medicine Hat’s Crescent Heights neighbourhood.

A few bystanders told CHAT News they believe the fire broke out at Fifty Shades of Tech.

Fire crew on scene of structure fire on 8th St. NW

Workers at the H&R block, which shares a wall with the tech shop, were told to evacuate the building at around 2:10 p.m.

A worker from Andrew’s Barber Shop said smoke could also be seen coming into their shop two doors away.

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Fire crew exiting the building at around 3:40 p.m.

Some fire crew members did begin to leave the building around 3:40 p.m.