ATCO restores gas service in northeast Edmonton after fatal apartment fire shutdown
Services restored in Glengarry, Killarney, Balwin and Delwood after gas was shut off to support emergency crews battling blaze that killed one, injured seven.
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ATCO Gas has fully restored service to four northeast Edmonton neighbourhoods after shutting off gas to support emergency crews responding to a fatal apartment fire on Monday.
All relights have been completed in Glengarry, Killarney, Balwin, and Delwood as of Thursday afternoon. Approximately 1,700 customers were without service, while critical facilities had temporary gas services in place during the emergency response.
The fire killed one person and injured seven, with two initially unaccounted for. It is believed a vehicle struck a gas line, causing the blaze.
ATCO said if residents still require assistance, they can call 310-5678 or text 28261.
The facts
How many people died in the Edmonton apartment fire?
One person was killed in the apartment fire in northeast Edmonton on Monday, July 14, 2026.
How many Edmonton customers lost gas service?
Approximately 1,700 customers in Glengarry, Killarney, Balwin, and Delwood were without service after ATCO Gas shut off gas to support emergency response.
When was gas service restored?
ATCO Gas fully restored service and completed all relights in the four neighbourhoods by Thursday, July 18, 2026 afternoon.
What caused the fire?
It is believed a vehicle struck a gas line, causing the apartment fire in northeast Edmonton.
