On March 22, 2012 at about 2:45 pm, RCMP Virden Detachment were dispatched to assist with evacuation in the Community of Lenore due to a fire.

RCMP responded and arrived on scene.  Fire Departments from Virden, RM of Woodworth, Oak Lake, and Elk Horn where already on site fighting the fire with some assistance of local area farmers.  The fire is reported to have consumed 3 abandoned structures (one house trailer and two houses) and damaged another residence.
 
At present, the fire is under control.  A lot of smoke is reported in the area.  One family required assistance to evacuate, while others all got out of their residence safely. 
 
No injuries are reported. 
 
The fire does not appear to be suspicious in nature.  The area experience strong winds which is reported to have caused some challenges in fighting the fire.
 
Lenore is about 30 km north east of Virden.
 
The investigation continues.