At 7:00 a.m. today, the Garden River Fire Department and the Anishinabek Police Service responded to a fire alarm at 42 Blue Jay Court in Garden River. A family of eight narrowly escaped from their burning home. One person sustained minor injuries.
The fire started in a bedroom and was extinguished by the Garden River Fire Department. Damage was extensive. The investigation is continuing.
FLOODING SUBSIDES
The Ranger Lake Road has been re-opened to traffic although conditions are not good. The intersection of Bellevue Valley Road and Hwy 552 East is still covered with water and remains closed.