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id: 40e2ccbc3a
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 13:11 CST
updated: 2026-11-06 08:47 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Two people escape explosion and fire at home near Okotoks

The Foothills Fire Department said it received calls around 7 a.m. Thursday about an explosion and fire on North Coulee Trail, northeast of Okotoks.

Section: [Public Safety](/calgary/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Foothills Fire Department](/calgary/wiki/foothills-fire-department.md)

## Coverage

- [Global News Calgary](https://globalnews.ca/news/12138302/okotoks-house-explosion-fire/), 2026-11-05 13:11 CST: Two people flee explosion, fire at house south of Calgary
- [Calgary Journal](https://calgaryjournal.ca/2026/11/06/horrifying-to-watch-two-escape-fire-and-explosions-at-home-south-of-calgary/), 2026-11-06 08:47 CST: ▷WATCH: ‘Horrifying to watch’: Two escape fire and explosions at home south of Calgary

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