Fire in top floor apartment shuts down Medicine Hat's Silver Buckle bar. Jayk Sterkenburg/CHAT News

By Jayk Sterkenburg

FIRE

Fire contained to top floor suite shuts down Silver Buckle Sports Bar in Medicine Hat

Mar 16, 2025 | 9:54 AM

A fire that was contained to the third floor of the Silver Buckle Sports Bar building occurred early Sunday morning in Medicine Hat, originating in a tenant’s suite on the top floor.

“We are relieved to report that the fire was contained to that suite, and both The Buckle and the rest of the building remain unharmed,” the sports bar said in a Facebook post Sunday.

The bar said there was some water and smoke damage as a result of the fire. It said it doesn’t yet know the cause of the fire.

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“Our thoughts are with all of our tenants who have been temporarily relocated, leaving their belongings behind,” the bar said.

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“There are no words of how to express our deep gratitude to the Medicine Hat Fire Department, who were on the scene quickly and effectively, helping to prevent further damage.”

The bar said that the incident was a reminder of how essential fire and smoke alarms are in protecting lives.

As a result of water damage from firefighting efforts, the bar will be closed for the next couple of days to make necessary repairs.

Courtesy/Silver Buckle Sports Bar

“Thankfully, the fire did not spread beyond the affected suite, thanks to the swift response of the MHFD. We have some work to do, but we will be back!”

Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services told CHAT News the cause of the fire is an ongoing investigation.