In a scene bringing back memories of 1980, hundreds of vehicles are leaving Red Lake and heading for Dryden tonight.
The Municipality of Red Lake ordered a complete evacuation of the town after a bush fire on highway 618 turned and grew despite the best efforts of water bombers and fire fighters.
The decision to evacuate was made at about 9 pm The fire started around 5
(photos near Tim Hortons in Red Lake and on Hospital Hill – Helen Yutzy)
