Estevan Fire Rescue (EFR) responded to a series of fire alarms throughout the city last week, including a small grass fire and several false alarms, with no reported injuries or damages.
On October 16 at around 8:40 a.m., EFR was dispatched to a residential fire alarm in the northwest area of the city. Crews responded and determined it was a false alarm, with no assistance required.
The following day, just before 10:30 a.m., EFR received calls and was dispatched to a fire occurring on the northwest side of the city. Crews confirmed a small grass fire and worked to extinguish it, with no reported injuries or damages.
On October 18 at around 11 a.m., EFR was dispatched to a commercial fire alarm in the south end of the city. Crews investigated and determined it was a carbon monoxide alarm. After further investigation, no issues were found, and it was determined to be a possible alarm malfunction. Shortly after, crews responded to another commercial fire alarm in the south-central area of the city, which was caused by cooking-related issues. Crews assisted with resetting the alarm on location.
On October 19 at 1:16 a.m., EFR was dispatched to a residential fire alarm in the north-central area of the city. Upon investigation, crews determined it to be a cooking-related alarm, and EFR assistance was not required.
The next day at 6:30 p.m., EFR was dispatched to a commercial fire alarm in the northwest area of the city. The alarm was due to an accidental activation of a pull station, and crews stood down their response to the scene.