Lloydminster Fire Department responds to structure fire at Pioneer Lodge
Lloydminster, AB/SK – At approximately 2:25 p.m. on September 9, 2024, the Lloydminster Fire Department was dispatched to a confirmed structure fire at the Pioneer Lodge. Fire crews arrived on the scene, located the fire and were able to extinguish it quickly. In addition to fire suppression efforts, traffic control was implemented in the area, and a full evacuation of the structure was initiated, with more than 170 residents and staff safely evacuated.
The Lloydminster Fire Department is continuing its investigation into the cause of the fire, which is not considered suspicious at this time.
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“A fire such as this one is very complex to handle as there are many things to consider, with resident removal and safety being the highest priority. We commend our firefighters and partner agencies for their efforts yesterday. This is a true example of teamwork. You train and plan for incidents such as these, hoping to never have to put the plan to use. Thankfully, this situation was contained quickly and efficiently.” Aaron Buckingham, Fire Chief, Lloydminster Fire Department |
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