House fire damages home at Buffalo Pound Lake, cause unknown

WATCH: A fire that damaged a home at Buffalo Pound Lake on Wednesday took eight firefighters, two fire trucks, and nine hours to put out.

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.

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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.