Officials are still trying to determine a cause after a fire tore through several homes in Cochrane on Thursday, forcing residents to evacuate.
The fire broke out in the town’s Heartland community west of of Highway 22, and south of Highway 1A.
Multiple homes were badly damaged and many people were displaced during the emergency, according to the Town of Cochrane.
Emergency crews managed to rescue a cat from one of the homes. The animal was given oxygen using a specialized pet mask before being taken for veterinary care.
Fire crews resued a cat after a fire damaged several homes in the Town of Cochrane on Apr. 30, 2026. (Town of Cochrane)
The cause of the fire remains unknown.
The Canadian Red Cross is currently assisting the impacted residents.