North Battleford Fire Department are reporting they responded to two early morning fires on Sunday morning in the city.
The first call came at 4:14 am of a vehicle fire in a field just off of Airport Road.
Two engines and four fire fighters arrived to a fully engulfed vehicle. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire to keep it from extending to nearby bushes.
RCMP also attended the scene; there were no injuries. The vehicle is a total loss; the cause is unknown at this time.
Later that morning at 5.41 am, North Battleford Fire Department responded to a tree fire in the backyard of 1801 102nd Street. According to their news release, the fire spread along the fence and some bales and extended into a garden shed.
Two engines and eight fire fighters were on scene and brought the fire under control. The fire department reports there was minor damage to the adjacent shed and vehicle in the backyard from the fire.
EMS and RCMP also attended; there were no injuries. The cause is unknown and the fire is still under investigation.
