Homes evacuated after winds spark small fire in Penhold

Residents of seven homes in Penhold were evacuated Saturday night after power lines sparked a small fire.

Crews responded just before 8:30 p.m. to a report of power lines arcing on Minto St. and found three sections of lines arcing and a small grass fire.

Fortis was called into shut off power to the area while crews worked to put out the fire. The Town of Penhold set up a reception centre for affected residents, which included a family with small children along with several pets.

The reception center was shut down by 10:45 p.m.