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Structure fire spreads into grass fire on Highway 7 near Kaladar, Ont.

Police say the blaze spread due to the high winds, but the grass fire is now under control. OPP

A grass fire broke out after a structure caught fire on Highway 7, just west of Kaladar, Ont.

OPP say the fire began at about 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, with high winds spreading the fire into the grass about 200 metres east of the home.

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According to police, the grass fire is under control and local fire departments are working on putting out the structure fire.

Highway 7 is down to one lane, with police directing traffic.

The road will remain closed while fire crews tend to the blaze, and Highway 7 will be reopened once fire departments clear the area of hot spots.

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