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By Cam Lee

Fire in Melfort

Busy month continues for Melfort Fire Department after early morning call

May 28, 2025 | 10:42 AM

Another fire in Melfort early Wednesday morning makes it an even 30 so far this month.

The Melfort Fire Department (MFD) was called to a report a fire on Saskatchewan Drive.

A burning post at the rear of a building was discovered, and Fire Chief Leonard Whitney was able to use an extinguisher to knock down the fire.

(Melfort Fire & Rescue/Facebook)

An engine was also used to put out any hot spots.

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“This is another example of the extremely dry conditions that continue across the entire province and how a tiny spark, flame, [and] heat source can ignite very, very quickly,” the MFD posted on their social media page.

The call was the 59th of the year for the Melfort Fire Department.

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cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com