Saskatchewan fire departments battle blaze on neighbouring First Nations

Source: Whitewood Fire Department

Emergency crews from Whitewood in addition to Kahkewistahaw and Cowessess First Nations worked together Tuesday afternoon to battle a bush and pasture fire in the area.

At around 2:20 p.m. crews from the three communities were called to the blaze.

In a post to social media, Whitewood Fire Department said the difficult terrain forced firefighters to use quick response trucks, ATV’s and hand tools.

“Eventually a dozer and grader were brought in to push a perimeter,” the post said. “Firefighters were able to finally contain the fire and keep it from spreading into the valley or to any buildings.”

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Crews from the Whitewood Fire Department were disengaged by 9:10 p.m. The department also made sure to thank a resident who brought food to firefighters.

There’s no word on what caused the fire, or an estimate of damages.