Grass Fire - Circle Drive W

Incident Number:
25-12550
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

First responding apparatus observed a large grass fire adjacent to the train tracks caused by a CN train travelling southbound. The fire stretched between 33rd St W and 22nd St W and moved quickly toward the sound barrier.

Action(s) Taken:

Incident Command called for additional apparatus to respond to incident and started an aggressive attack to stop fire travel towards structures behind the sound barrier. Firefighters used multiple hose lines to rapidly apply water to the fire burning along the train tracks and brush trucks drove along the ditch to extinguish telecommunication poles and trees. A total of 8 fire apparatus were deployed to aid in extinguishment.

More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • The fire has been brought under control.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.