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Forest fire closes section of Highway 525

Ministry of Transportation advises motorists to avoid the area until the highway reopens.
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KENORA -- A section of Highway 525 is closed in both directions because of a forest fire in the area.

According to the Ministry of Transportation, the highway is closed near White Dog, northwest of Kenora.

The closure was announced just before 9 p.m. on Thursday.

There is no indication of how long the closure will remain in place.



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