Local heroes hopped into action to douse a potentially catastrophic fire Saturday.

The small grass fire was sparked on Pelmewash Parkway, near the Warren Peace Bunny Sanctuary.

害羞草研究所淭here was open flame prior to our arrival but it was smouldering when we got there,害羞草研究所� deputy fire chief Brent Penner said.

RCMP attended but it is unknown how the fire was sparked.

Antoinette Monod with the animal sanctuary is grateful for the community and firefighters害羞草研究所� efforts to douse the fire before it spread.

害羞草研究所淚f they had not acted so quickly the results could have been devastating,害羞草研究所� said Monod, who wasn害羞草研究所檛 even aware of the fire until a constable came and alerted her.

害羞草研究所淭here is no greater feeling than to know this community is watching out for one another.害羞草研究所�

The sanctuary is ready in the event of an emergency. Carriers have been set up close to the animals and a water tank has been brought onto the property, plus irrigation is being set up to 害羞草研究所渂e on the safe side.害羞草研究所�

害羞草研究所淲e are definitely mindful of how tinder dry our forest is and that there is no precipitation in the long-range forecast,害羞草研究所� Monod said.

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