Dry conditions in the southwest, coupled with some unkept electrical wiring sounded the fire alarm in Shaunavon on Wednesday morning, May 16th, at around eleven o'clock.

Shaunavon Fire Chief, Merrick Goldstein, says the department was called out to a yard fire south of Admiral.

Goldstein said the fire was under control quickly, thanks to help from neighboring farmers, and the only damage that occurred was to some old outbuildings on the property.

No injuries were reported.

The Shaunavon Fire Department reminds area residents that conditions are extremely dry and caution is advised.

If you are planning to do a controlled burn on your property please call 1-866-404-4911 first.