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.
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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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