Sask. home destroyed in weekend fire

(Source: Melfort Fire and Rescue Facebook page)

Firefighters from Melfort, Sask. were called in to help protect nearby homes when a fire completely engulfed a house in the nearby town of Star City on Saturday.

The crew from Melfort was called in just after 3 p.m. Saturday, according to the Melfort Fire Department.

When they arrived at the town, situated between Melfort and Tisdale, Sask., Star City firefighters were already engaged in an aggressive attack, so the Melfort crew worked to contain the blaze from spreading to neighbouring properties.

The home was unoccupied at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported.

In a statement, the Melfort Fire Department lauded the Star City crew and other responders for their efforts.

“We would like to thank the Star City Fire Department for their excellent initial response to the fire, as well as the RCMP, SaskPower, and SaskEnergy for their support.”

-With Canadian Press files