ESTEVAN — Estevan Fire Rescue Service members were called to a structure fire last week, the cause of which was initially described as suspicious in nature.
The call came in on Nov. 19 just before 3 a.m. Crews were dispatched to a structure fire in the 1300-block of Seventh Street. Members responded and found a shed that was on fire in the backyard. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire without incident.
"No injuries reported, and the damage was kept to the shed," said Estevan Fire Chief Rick Davies.
The Estevan Police Service also responded to the scene. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) came down and determined that the fire was accidental and not caused by arson.
A little bit later that morning, crews were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision in northeast Estevan. Members assisted at the scene of a single-vehicle incident with minor injuries reported.
In the afternoon, firefighters responded to a commercial fire alarm in the northeast area. They investigated the scene and determined that no emergency was occurring, and the alarm was due to accidental activation from contractors working on site.
On Nov. 18 at about 8 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a commercial fire alarm in the southeast area. The investigation found no emergency occurring and the call was deemed to be caused by possible issues with the device.
The same day at about 4 p.m., crews responded to a residential carbon monoxide alarm in the northeast. Members investigated and determined the alarm was due to ongoing construction work in the home, in which power equipment was being used. Firefighters confirmed that the issue was under control and their assistance was not required.
On Nov. 21 at about 10:30 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a single-vehicle collision in the south-central area of the city, but it was quickly determined that their assistance was not required. No injuries were reported and minor damage occurred.
The next day, in the early afternoon, crews were dispatched to another single-vehicle collision in the north-central part of Estevan. And again, it was quickly determined that their assistance was not required. Minor injuries and minor damage were reported.
A little later that same evening, crews responded to another collision northwest of the city on Highway 39. It was determined that their assistance was not required as well. No injuries were reported from that incident.
On Nov. 24 just before 6 p.m., EFRS members were dispatched to a residential fire alarm in the northeast area of the city. Crews were quickly updated that the alarm was deleted and their assistance was not required, so they stood down.
