A grass fire scorched the earth and injured a man on Saturday.

The incident occurred near Turner Valley, east of Highway 22 near 402 Ave.

Shane Paton, acting public education officer for AHS EMS, said High River EMS responded to reports of an injured person around 2:15 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12.

"Paramedics located an adult male with burn injuries who was subsequently treated and transported to Foothills Medical Centre."

The man was in serious but stable condition.

No further updates are expected from AHS EMS.