UPDATE: Grass Fire - RM of Corman Park

Firefighters have concluded at the scene of a significant grass fire south of Saskatoon in the RM of Corman Park near the Beaver Creek Conservation Area. 

A loss stopped was called by the commanding fire officer at approximately 10:26 p.m. on April 23, 2020, constituting a total burn time of just over five hours from the time of notification. 

As this area falls outside of the Saskatoon Fire Department's investigative jurisdiction, a cause and damage estimate will not be provided. 

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At approximately 5:10 p.m. on April 23, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call alerting to a significant grass fire on private property south of Saskatoon near the Beaver Creek Conservation Area. 

Multiple fire department resources have been committed to this incident throughout its duration including fire engines, water tankers, brush trucks, a rescue unit, and support officials. 

While en-route, fire crews observed heavy black smoke in the area. A responding fire official noted approximately three-acres of land and miscellaneous items in the yard on fire. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a power line arching and the request for utility technicians to shut down power to the area was made. 

Water tankers are currently shuttling water to the fire scene and supply pools have been set up to ensure firefighters have uninterrupted access to water as they work to extinguish the fire.

This incident is ongoing and an update will be provided upon new information becoming known.