Firefighters make quick work of Corman Park grass fire

Saskatoon firefighters responded to multiple 911 calls Tuesday afternoon about a growing grass fire in the RM of Corman Park near Highway 16 east and Market Drive.

Saskatoon firefighters respond to calls of a grass fire in the RM of Corman Park on May 19, 2020. (Saskatoon Fire Department)

Crews arrived just before 5 p.m. and discovered a fire adjacent to a set of train tracks.

A second fire was seen about 1.5 kilometres away, according to a media release.

Firefighters quickly contained the fires and continued to extinguish hot spots in the area Tuesday evening.

Corman Park Police Service assisted with traffic control.