A fire along the Howard Watson Nature Trail - Apr. 14/23 (Photo submitted by Greg Grimes)A fire along the Howard Watson Nature Trail - Apr. 14/23 (Photo submitted by Greg Grimes)
Sarnia

Brush fire sparks along Howard Watson Nature Trail

Sarnia Fire and Rescue and city police responded to a brush fire along the Howard Watson nature trail, behind the Goodwill on Michigan Avenue, just before 2 p.m. Friday.

Police were telling residents in the Sandpiper Drive area to remain indoors, close their windows and shut off their ventilation systems.

In an update just before 3 p.m., police said the only things on fire were natural materials.

Crews from four stations responded.

Fire Life Safety Educator Mike Otis told Sarnia News Today just before 5 p.m. the fire had been extinguished.

The cause is still under investigation.

 

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