News and Media Releases

For Immediate Release
May 20, 2025

SWIFT CURRENT, SK – Swift Current Fire Department crews were dispatched to a structure fire on the 1000 block of South Railway Street West at 8:43 PM on Friday, May 16, 2025. 

Upon arrival, firefighters found a shop with smoke and flames visible. Crews forced entry and worked efficiently to gain control of the situation. The fire was quickly extinguished. Ventilation and salvage operations were then performed. One injury was reported as a result of the incident. 

A total of three (3) vehicles responded to the incident, with eleven (11) personnel on scene comprised of six (6) career firefighters and five (5) auxiliary members. Other agencies responding to the incident were the RCMP, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), SaskEnergy, and City Light & Power. 

Moderate structural damage and heavy contents damage occurred. The cause is currently under investigation. 

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For more information, please contact:
Deputy James Green
City of Swift Current Fire Department
236 Chaplin Street East
Phone:  306-778-2760

For media inquiries, please contact:
Kayla Gaetz or Rri Branconnier-Bye
Communications & Stakeholder Relations
City of Swift Current
comms@swiftcurrent.ca