Battleford fire crews respond to blaze at Esso Station
A staple of the drive from the Town of Battleford to the City of North Battleford was ablaze early Tuesday morning.
Shortly after midnight, Battleford Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Esso Service Station, off of Highway 4 in Battleford. The fire had breached the ceiling and two of the washer bays at the station, causing the roof to collapse. Fire Chief Larry Gabruch said the crews were able to contain the flames within the bays before it could enter the store, stopping it at the ceiling. However, the blaze disconnected services from power and gas.
“We were able to prevent major losses to the inside of the store,” Gabruch said. “But much of the merchandise will be destroyed because it will be frozen now.”