MVFD Fighting a Bushfire off Highway 62

The Madawaska Valley Fire Department is currently fighting a fire in the bush off Highway 62 between Combermere and Barry's Bay.

The fire has been burning since yesterday and is contained on three sides. The MVFD anticipate the fire to be contained by this afternoon. The fire has burned 60 acres on private property and no structures are at risk. While the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has been notified, their assistance is not required at this time.

This post will be updated as new information becomes available.