Those residing on the south shore of Buffalo Pound Lake were witness to a concerning sight on Wednesday – as a home in the area was damaged by a large fire. Crews with the Moose Jaw Fire Department (MJFD) responded to the area Wednesday morning. A total of eight firefighters with multiple trucks worked for nine hours in the dangerous summer heat to quell the flames. According to Environment Canada, Moose Jaw saw a daily high of 34 C on Wednesday. According MJFD, crews did everything to save the home. All those inside the residence were able to get out safely – with no injuries being reported. The fire service says the cause of the blaze is unknown at this time. Buffalo Pound Lake is located approximately 85 kilometres northwest of Regina.
