Crash, ensuing fire cause temporary west-end road closure

Firefighters put out a vehicle fire on eastbound 107 Avenue near Mayfield Road in Edmonton the morning of May 15, 2026. (Evan Klippenstein / CTV News Edmonton)

Police closed a lane of eastbound 107 Avenue in west Edmonton early Friday morning because of a crash that resulted in a fire.

An SUV collided with a light pole and tree east of Mayfield Road around 6 a.m., according to police.

The 38-year-old woman behind the wheel reportedly lost control. Police do not currently believe alcohol or speed were factors but are still investigating.

The resulting blaze destroyed the SUV.

With files from CTV News Edmonton’s Evan Klippenstein