Rabbit Lake Brush Fire

Kenora's Fire and Emergency Services Department has been dealing with a rash of brush fires over the past couple of weeks.

The most recent blaze took place Tuesday afternoon behind Thomas Aquinas School.

Fire Chief Warren Brinkman says the fire burned about an acre of bush immediatley south of the Rowing Club on Rabbit Lake.

He says there was a lot of deadfall in the area and the fire burned very quickly.

Local firefighters were able to put a hose around the blaze and bring it under control in less than an hour.

Brinkman believes the fire was likely started by kids hanging around the area.