The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) responded to a bush fire south east of Valley East around 5:00pm on September 18, 2024.
The fire listed as 2.1ha in size and is located between Whitson Lake and Garson Lake approximately 2 kilometres southeast of the corner of Main St and Kalmo Road.
The MNRF says that a CL-415 and birddog aircraft are performing aerial fire suppression to support FireRangers on the ground.
Residents are asked to avoid the area at this time.
We'll provide updates as they become available.