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The provincial government has closed Highway 5 between Carberry and Glenboro due to the nearby fire in the training area at CFB Shilo.
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The provincial government has closed Highway 5 between Carberry and Glenboro due to the nearby fire in the training area at CFB Shilo.
A fire bulletin put out by the province advises hikers to avoid the Spirit Sands Trails in the Carberry desert.
This satellite map shows the area that the fire near CFB Shilo has burned and how the fire has been spreading. (Submitted)
Hikers should avoid the area entirely during the current situation and should not ignore closed trail signs.
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A lightning strike is believed to have sparked a fire in the Canadian Forces Base Shilo range and training area Friday.
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A lightning strike is believed to have sparked a fire in the Canadian Forces Base Shilo range and training area Friday.
Approximately 255 hectares had been burned by midday Monday, and by afternoon the province had deployed water bombers to help snuff the blaze. High winds, high temperatures and extremely dry conditions have caused the fire to change direction and restart several times, reported CFB Shilo public affairs officer Lori Truscott.