grassfire

Province’s Public Service Agency warning about increased risk of grass fires

May 5, 2022 | 1:03pm

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency gave its outlook for 2022. Some of the important topics were the current risk assessments for tornados and wildfires and the continued replacement of an aircraft. The agency also warned of an increased risk of grass fires in southern Saskatchewan. Jeanette Krayetski, the manager of intelligence and situational awareness with […]

MJ Fire Department dealing with two grassfires

Apr 26, 2020 | 3:18pm

It has been a challenging Sunday for those with the Moose Jaw Fire Department. One is just east of 24th Avenue while the other just east of the 9th Avenue bridge with both being difficult to contain because of the strong wind blowing through the area with gusts at or above 80 kilometers an hour. […]

Two barns burn down east of Regina due to a grassfire

Apr 25, 2020 | 7:05pm

Two barns are no more after a grassfire on the city’s eastern outskirts Saturday afternoon. The Regina Fire Department were called just before 1 o’clock about the grassfire which was spreading. Upon arrival, they found the barns ablaze.  Both were older buildings. A nearby home was threatened, but work by firefighters prevented the grassfire from […]