Firefighters Respond to Structure Fire in Vegreville

Firefighters Respond to Structure Fire in Vegreville

Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser

At 8:04 am on May 16, the Vegreville Fire Department, (VFD) responded to a report of a structure fire just northeast of 61 Avenue and 50 Street.

Fire Chief Chris Jardine stated that, “Upon arrival, crews fought a fire that appears to have started in or near abandoned structure and spread into the nearby brush and field area. Crews worked on the fire for several hours and then it was determined to be out.

Firefighters at the scene during the afternoon.

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Due to higher winds throughout the day, the VFD was then called to respond to the same location, at 14:12 due to some unknown hotspots flaring up and re-starting the brush area on fire.

This fire also damaged some old vehicles on the neighbouring property. Crews extinguished the fire and returned to the station at approximately 8 pm.” Cause of the fire can not been determined, added Jardine.

Putting out hot spots.

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Firefighter douses charred remnants.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)