The Dauphin Fire Department responded to a grass and brush fire Saturday afternoon around 1, 2 miles north of Valley River.

Upon arrival, firefighters were told of a couple of old sheds involved in the fire.

After working tirelessly for about 3 hours, the fire was brought under control and any hot spots were extinguished to prevent a rekindle.

The DFD is reminding the public that residents of the RM of Dauphin require burn permits, available from the RM of Dauphin, for any open fires and to be aware of the weather and wind conditions before lighting any fires. 

Proper fire guards are also required to be in place and all open fires fall under the provisions of The Wildfires Act & Manitoba Burning of Crop Residue Regulations. 

Any person found negligent of the Act & Regulations or the RM of Dauphin’s Burning By-Law No. 3002, is liable for each offence consisting of a penalty and shall pay the actual costs incurred.