Crews examine the damage from a small fire outside Steinbach

Steinbach fire crews had to call in Kleefeld's water tanker truck for a fire just south of the city Wednesday afternoon.

Thankfully, the tanker wasn't needed.

The fire, which started in a barn at Twinairview Holsteins of PR303, was quickly put out before crews arrived.

According to witnesses, there was minor damage to the barn and the fire may have been the result of a faulty, recently installed thermostat.  Witnesses also said the damage could have been much worse.

No people or livestock were injured as a result of the blaze.

The exact cause is under investigation.