North Battleford, a city in Saskatchewan, experienced a power outage on Monday night after a fire at a local motel spread to the main power line.
According to reports, the fire broke out at the Tropical Inn Motel on 100th Street around 8:30 pm. The blaze quickly spread to the main power line, causing a widespread power outage in the area.
The North Battleford Fire Department responded to the scene and was able to contain the fire within an hour. However, the damage to the power line resulted in a loss of electricity for several hours.
Residents and businesses in the area were left without power for the majority of the night. The outage also affected traffic lights, causing some disruptions on the roads.
Thankfully, there were no injuries reported from the fire. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation.
SaskPower, the local utility company, worked through the night to restore power to the affected areas. By Tuesday morning, power was fully restored to all customers.
The Tropical Inn Motel sustained significant damage from the fire, and the owners are currently working with their insurance company to assess the extent of the damage.
The North Battleford Fire Department is reminding residents to always practice fire safety measures and to have working smoke detectors in their homes.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness and the quick response of our local fire department. We are grateful for their efforts in containing the fire and ensuring the safety of our community.
We will continue to provide updates on the investigation into the cause of the fire. In the meantime, we urge residents to stay vigilant and to report any potential fire hazards to the authorities.
