Gas BBQ bursts into flames, fire spreads to homes and camper

A gas barbecue erupted in flames Saturday in Moose Jaw, causing damage to two homes and a camper.

At 4:44 p.m. Saturday, Moose Jaw police officers and firefighters responded to a fire call on the 100 block of Iroquois Street East.

An overheated gas barbecue had erupted in flames, igniting the back of a residence.

On account of the wind, the fire then spread to the home next door, as well as a camper in the rear of the yard.

Damage is estimated at approximately $200,000. The owner of the first home sustained minor injuries.