Ottawa fire knocks down brush fire in Vars

Ottawa firefighters responded to a large brush fire in the 6000 block of McVagh Road in Vars. PHOTO/OFS

Posted Apr 21, 2023 08:59:41 AM.

Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) quickly contained a brush fire in Vars Thursday afternoon.

Firefighters responded to the large fire around 3:30 p.m. in the 6000 block of McVagh Road.

According to OFS, the one acre blaze was moving north towards Highway 417, but was brought under control by about 4 p.m.

A reminder that a burn ban remains in effect for the entire city of Ottawa.

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