Downed powerline leads to Cypress County fire on Saturday

Cypress County Firefighters attended to a fire late Saturday afternoon between Hilda and Schuler.

A downed power line caused the blaze, according to the County’s social media post. The post was shared at 5:49 p.m. on Oct. 17.

The power line fell across a road, and the fire travelled alongside Highway 537, located between Highway 41 and the Saskatchewan border.