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Structure Fire May 26, 2025

Post Date:05/26/2025 1:49 PM

For Immediate Release
May 26, 2025

SWIFT CURRENT, SK – Swift Current Fire Department crews were dispatched to a structure fire on the 600 block of 4th Avenue Northwest at 12:37 AM on Monday, May 26, 2025.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a shed and garage fully involved. Crews worked efficiently to gain control of the situation, and the fire was quickly extinguished. Ventilation and salvage operations were then performed. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

A total of three (3) vehicles responded to the incident, with nine (9) personnel on scene comprised of four (4) 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.

Heavy structural damage and moderate 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  


 

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