At approximately 5 a.m. this morning, emergency crews responded to the 3100 block of 47 Ave. for reports of flames.
Fire Chief Aaron Buckingham thanked his crews for their diligence and quick response.
“The Lloydminster Fire Department was dispatched to a reported fire on the Father Gorman School property,” said Buckingham.
“Crews arrived on scene to find a playground fully involved. Thanks to the quick efforts by our team, the fire was contained to the playground area and there were no injuries to either our team or bystanders or fire extension past the playground.”
The Lloydminster Catholic School Division provided the following statement regarding the situation.
“The Lloydminster Catholic School Division is grateful for the effective response from our community and dedicated fire services,” said director of education Nigel McCarthy.
“Moving forward, we are working with our partners to have a park in place at Father Gorman Community School in the near future. This project represents our shared commitment to creating vibrant spaces for our children and families.”
S/Sgt Brad Mouland from the Lloydminster RCMP was able to confirm the fire is considered suspicious and is still under investigation. There is no damage estimate at this time.
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