Moose Jaw firefighters battle destructive house blaze, save cat

Firefighters in Moose Jaw battled a serious blaze at a home in the city's northwest region on Monday, May 4, 2026. (Source: Facebook/Moose Jaw Professional Firefighters Association IAFF Local 553)

Despite heavy damage to a home in Moose Jaw, no injuries were reported following a recent fire — and firefighters even rescued a cat trapped inside.

In a social media post, the Moose Jaw firefighters’ union, IAFF Local 553, said crews responded to a serious house fire in the city’s northwest Monday night.

Flames had spread to both stories by the time crews arrived on scene. Firefighters managed to advance on the flames, containing them to the home they originated from.

A photo from the scene shows the vast majority of the property scorched down to its bare structure.

After a search of the home was completed, firefighters found a cat named “Oscar” in the basement. He is expected to make a full recovery.

An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.