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Wildfire burning near Fort McMurray suburb

Smoke is seen coming from a fire burning near the Fort McMurray suburb of Timberlea on April 29, 2016. COURTESY: Lauren O'Hare/ Mix 103.7FM News

Fire crews were called in to battle a wildfire near the Fort McMurray suburb of Timberlea early Friday afternoon, according to a spokesperson for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

They said firefighters were called to the scene at North Parsons Creek at 4:47 p.m.

As of 9:30 p.m. the fire was under control and no homes were at risk.

No injuries were reported and it isn’t known what sparked the blaze.

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