Belair forest fire north of Winnipeg under control

By Kevin Hirschfield Global News

Posted October 18, 2017 10:23 am EST

Updated October 18, 2017 2:13 pm EST

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Fire scorched some four hectares in Belair Provincial Forest before crews were able to get it under control. Mike Arsenault / Global News

A forest fire in cottage country is reportedly under control.

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The province sent help to combat an active forest fire covering four hectares north of Winnipeg.

The fire is in the Belair Provincial Forest, about 35 km east of Grand Beach.

PHOTO GALLERY: View scenes of fire crews and damage

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Local fire crews tackled a blaze in cottage country Wednesday. Mike Arsenault / Global News

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Fire scorched some four hectares in Belair Provincial Forest before crews were able to get it under control. Mike Arsenault / Global News

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Damage caused by Wednesday's forest fire at Belair. Mike Arsenault / Global News / File

The Manitoba Sustainable Development Wildfire Program coordinated air support with water bombers and helicopters.

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Conservation officers and staff from the Office of the Fire Commissioner were also called to the area.

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A provincial spokesperson says there is concern with how Wednesday’s strong winds will affect the blaze.

A wind warning is in effect for Southern Manitoba and winds are expected to gust up to 90-110 km per hour.

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