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Brush fire in Red Deer a reminder of already dangerously dry conditions
Apr 9, 2024 | 4:32 PM
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A brush fire in Red Deer on Monday that thankfully turned out to be minor serves as a reminder to residents and visitors that supreme caution is needed in the weeks and months ahead.
Red Deer Emergency Services confirms that a brush fire occurred around 4:50 p.m. on Monday in a forested area just off the west side of Gaetz Avenue, going down the hill from Village Mall. It was visible from the roadway.
The cause is unknown, but that doesn’t mean it can’t serve a greater purpose.
“When crews arrived, they found a small brush fire, about 20 square feet in size with a couple of people trying to put the fire out. The fire was quickly extinguished by the fire fighters,” says Chris Kearns, deputy chief.
