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A crew of local firefighters is currently stationed in northern Saskatchewan, continuing their support in ongoing wildfire efforts.
Firefighters John Wells, Ben Brokenshire, Darson Gunnlaugson, and Colby Wainman, who is on his second deployment, headed north on Friday to relieve the previous crew, who returned over the weekend. The current team is expected to remain in the area for at least a week, with operations continuing in the same region as earlier rotations.
While some members are assisting up north, Estevan Fire Rescue also responded to a pair of local calls over the long weekend.
On August 2 around 12:30 p.m., crews were dispatched to a residential fire alarm in the north-central area of the city. The alarm was determined to be caused by faulty detectors. Firefighters ensured repairs were made and the system was functioning properly before clearing the scene.
Then, on August 4 at approximately 1:35 p.m., firefighters responded to a vehicle fire in the northeast area. The blaze was quickly extinguished, with damage contained to the vehicle involved. No injuries were reported in either incident.