The Moose Jaw Fire Department and Police Services had a busy Sunday dealing with two large grass fires within and on the edge of Moose Jaw. 

During an especially windy Sunday, the first fire, which started around 1 pm, started beside the north onramp of the 9th avenue bridge and quickly spread. That fire is now under control, and according to the Moose Jaw Police service, the 9th avenue bridge, as well as High Street, has been reopened to traffic.

Just as crews were beginning to get a hold of that fire, a second blaze started up just east of 24th avenue on the southwest edge of the city. That fire is now under control as well, and all roads in the surrounding area have been opened

View of the second fire from Berkshire Court. Photo courtesy of Ashley Armstrongback up to traffic.

The Moose Jaw Police service is requesting all residents stay away from the burned areas, as well as all surrounding grassy areas, as there is still a danger of flare-ups. 

Moose Jaw resident Megan Wieterman was on the scene of the first fire by the 9th avenue bridge and said it spread incredibly quickly in the wind that was gusting up to 80km/h. She said the fire quickly spread to a large amount of debris and rail ties that were positioned in the rail yards . 

"There were citizens that were pulling up over the top of the bridge that were coming out with blankets trying to put it out. I would say the fire department was here within 4 minutes, super quick. I was still on the phone with dispatch and I could hear the trucks coming."

The cause of both fires are currently under investigation.

If anyone has any information regarding these fires, please notify Moose Jaw Police Service at 306-694-7600 or Crime Stoppers at 306-694-TIPS