Fire collapses Queen Alexandra house under construction
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A house under construction in the Queen Alexandra neighbourhood was levelled by a fire early Thursday morning.
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services says the blaze on 70 Avenue at 107 Street was called in around 2:15 a.m.
The house burned until it collapsed into its basement.
Neighbouring homes on two sides were also damaged.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is being investigated.
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