No injuries in early morning fire

Melfort Fire Department

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On Monday, June 10 at 12:36 a.m. the Melfort Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 600 Block of MacLeod Ave. East.

According to the department upon arrival and investigation, light smoke was discovered inside a single family structure. It was determined that the occupant and a small child were alerted to the fire by functioning smoke alarms, and were safely able to escape to a neighbour’s house.

They explained that upon entry into the structure, crews discovered an active fire in the mechanical room which was electrical in nature. SaskPower attended to isolate the power and crews were able to extinguish the fire.

They added that several pets were located in the structure and removed safely.

Crews performed extensive overhaul to ensure the fire had not extended past the point observed upon initial entry.

The structure was ventilated to remove smoke and toxic gasses.