Thursday, September 13, 2012

Fire Under Investigation

Kenora's Fire and Emergency Services Department and the OPP are investigating a fire that caused the evacuation of Valleyview School and a number of homes at the east end of town yesterday afternoon.

High winds fanned the flames and required the assistance of a couple of water bombers, and a number of fire crews to bring the blaze under control.

Fire Chief Warren Brinkman says residents living in the area of the fire might notice some smoke from the area, but says they now have the situation under control.

He says they'll be mopping up any remaining hot spots today.

Fire Information officer Heather Pridham says the fire hazard in the Kenora area is extreme.