Bird rescue group loses dozens of parrots in Calgary house blaze

CALGARY – Dozens of parrots have died in a house fire in Calgary.

Firefighters say they were called to the home at around noon on Saturday, and a resident told them the kitchen was on fire.

Both people who were in the home made it out, although one needed medical treatment for smoke inhalation.

Battalion Chief Al Magwood says a bird rescue group was operating inside the home and found about 26 parrots died from the smoke.

Magwood says another six birds were brought to an emergency veterinarian.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.