Fires broken out at two separate unhoused encampments in the city over the past two days.
The City of Lloydminster reports crews quickly contained and controlled the small fires.
“On Wednesday, March 5, the Lloydminster Fire Department (LFD) responded to an encampment fire in a heavily wooded area off a lease road near 75 Ave. Due to the inaccessible location, crews had to walk in with equipment. The fire covered approximately 7.5×7.5 metres,” said the city in a release.
“Crews were on scene for about an hour with three engines (including a wildland unit), a utility pickup, and a command unit.”
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Meanwhile, on March 6, a second encampment fire erupted.
“On Thursday, March 6, LFD responded to a fire north of the cemetery around 2:30 p.m. The fire was in a heavily wooded, inaccessible area and had been burning for some time before being noticed. It spread deep underground and covered approximately 9×9 metres,” stated the city.
“Crews were on scene for about an hour with two engines (including a wildland unit), a command unit, and a utility pickup. A nearby city excavator assisted with the overhaul.”
Additionally, the city confirmed no injuries were reported.
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