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Forest fire along Hwy. 17 near Whitefish is out

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Darren MacDonald

Published: May 05, 2025 at 2:22PM EDT

A 3.6-hectare wildland fire that began Sunday near Whitefish is out, Ontario Forest Fires said Monday. The fire, which could be viewed along Highway 17, was declared out Monday morning.

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