Cause of grass fire determined
The cause of a large grass fire that resulted in the evacuation of 60 residences, the Family Leisure Centre, and a number of businesses has been determined.
The fire occurred near 23 Street NW and spanned four kilometres (2.5 miles) in length, burning two sections of grassland, according to the Medicine Hat Fire Service.
Platoon Chief Lane Lindsay confirmed the cause of the grass fire was due to a spark from a farm swather, which is often used to cut hay.