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Highway 17B closed due to Ojibway Park fire (4 photos, updated)

All lanes of the highway are closed in both directions and drivers are asked to detour onto Highway 17
SooToday Staff

Update:
Ojibway Park has confirmed on their Facebook page that the proper authorities are on the scene, and that the fire is not threatening any parked trailers in the area.

Original story:
Traffic is being turned around on Highway 17B at Sweet Grass Street.

Workers said the closure is due to a fire at Ojibway Park in Garden River.

All lanes of the highway are closed in both directions from Sweet Grass Street in Garden River to Bar River Road in Echo Bay.

Drivers are asked to detour onto Highway 17.

This story will be updated as information becomes available.

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