At 5:30 Wednesday morning, Moose Jaw Police were called to assist CP rail in the 1700 block of Coteau Street West after it was reported that a locomotive was on fire and there was a concern that some of the rail cars contained hazardous materials and posed a risk to nearby residents.

Police cordoned off the area and began to evacuate residences within an 800 meter radius.

At seven o’clock, CP personal and the Fire Department had removed all loaded rail cars from the area and gained control of the fire. It was determined there was no further risk to the public. Residents were notified that it was safe to return home.