No injuries reported after early-morning structure fire in Hastings Highlands

No injuries are being reported after a structure fire outside of Bancroft this morning.

HWY 62 was closed just after Buck Hill Rd., after the Hastings Highlands Fire Department were called to 30254 Highway 62 just after 3 a.m.

The Municipality of Hastings Highlands confirmed they are not aware of any injuries at this time, and the Office of the Fire Marshal has been called to investigate.

The municipality said firefighters worked for about five hours to extinguish the fire, and the OPP confirmed the highway was re-opened just after 9:30.

The investigation will be ongoing.

Julia DeJong
Julia DeJong
Julia DeJong is a graduate of Carleton University with a combined honours degree in journalism and humanities. She has published work with Carleton’s independent newspaper, The Charlatan, and completed internships with Blackburn Media and CBC Ottawa. Originally from Huron County, Ont., Julia now lives in Bancroft.

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