Fire Hits Home South Of City
Cypress County volunteer firefighters work at putting out a fire Friday Dec. 5 at a rural residence. (Photo Alex McCuaig)
A fire at a rural sub-division south of the city broke out Friday morning but no injuries are being reported.
The home located near Rattlesnake Lake began around 10:30 am but has proven stubborn to tackle as below freezing temperatures and limited access to water have complicated Cypress County volunteers from dousing the blaze.
As of 1:30 pm Friday, a large column of smoke was still emanating from the home.
Volunteer departments from across the county from Suffield to the Murray Lake Colony were on scene assisting with the fire.