OPP cruiser with lights flashing. (Photo courtesy of @OPP_Hire via Twitter)OPP cruiser with lights flashing. (Photo courtesy of @OPP_Hire via Twitter)
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Fire closes local road

A structure fire has closed a local roadway near Ethel.

The OPP confirmed via Twitter that Brandon Road between Mount Pleasant Line and Cardiff and Ethel Line at Newry Road near Ethel is closed due to a structure fire.

Police and local fire crews are on-scene and are advising drivers to avoid the area.

There is no other information available, but more updates will follow as they are made available by police.

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