Point Edward Fire & Rescue taken by Melanie Irwin June 15,2017Point Edward Fire & Rescue taken by Melanie Irwin June 15,2017
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Village fire department responds to grass fire

Point Edward Fire and Rescue responded to a small grass fire at the corner of Exmouth Street and Highway 402 Eastbound on-ramp just before noon Thursday.

The department said the fire, at 11:45 a.m., was quickly contained and has been extinguished.

Firefighters are reminding people to use caution in this dry and hot weather.

Hot cars and cigarette butts not properly extinguished can quickly ignite dry grass and brush.

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