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The 15.5-hectare forest fire burning just south of Balmertown has been declared as out by fire crews with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
The grass fire started early Tuesday morning near Balmer Creek, just south of the community. Two FireRangers crews, one CL-415 waterbomber and one Birddog aircraft assisted the Red Lake Fire Department with the blaze this week.
The Red Lake OPP say they’re looking for who may be responsible for the blaze. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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Red Lake Fire 4 is being held after quick and efficient work from regional fire crews.
The grass fire started just south of Balmertown near Balmer Creek on Tuesday morning and is reported, as of Wednesday morning, as being held at 15.5 hectares. Two FireRanger crews, one CL-415 waterbomber and one birddog aircraft assisted the Red Lake Fire Department with this fire. No action required! The Municipality is aware that a fire of [approximately 6 hectares] in size is burning adjacent to Balmertown and Evolution. The MNRF Fire crews along with Red Lake Fire Rescue Fire Department are working diligently on suppressing this fire. We have been assured by MNRF that this fire is not a threat to the Balmertown Townsite and that the fire will be contained very soon, quoted the Municipality of Red Lake Facebook page on Tuesday.
2 forest fires burning in northwestern Ontario as of Wednesday morning
Two forest fires were burning in the northwest as of Wednesday morning, the province s Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services agency said.
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Posted: May 12, 2021 9:24 AM ET | Last Updated: May 12
The MNRF says two forest fires continue to burn near Red Lake, Ont., as of Wednesday morning.(Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry)
Two forest fires were burning in the northwest as of Wednesday morning, the province s Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) agency said.
Both fires are in the Red Lake area.
Red Lake 4 was started at about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, and is being held near Balmer Creek, which is located near Balmertown.