Several grass fires Sunday kept regional fire departments busy.
There were three separate fires that required a response from a fire crew Sunday afternoon.
Dewberry Fire and Rescue and Clandonald Fire dealt with a grass fire that was caused by down powerlines on Range Road 52 and Township 532. The downed powerline also caused some power outages in the area. By 3:28 p.m. the fire had been extinguished and power was restored by ATCO.
Marwayne Fire was dispatched just past 1 p.m. north of Tulliby Lake for a reported grassfire near an oil well site. Mutal aid was requested from the Kitscoty Fire Department.
County engine #9-6 was also out.
Marwayne Fire Chief Ron Miske reported at 2:10 p.m. the fire was contained, and crews were extinguishing hot spots.
As crews were returning a third grassfire was reported. Kitscoty Fire was out just before 5 p.m. south on Range Road 30. Just after 7 p.m., crews were back at their halls and back in service.
In a Facebook post the Protective Services – County of Vermilion River wrote, “please, if you see smoke – call 911.”
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