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OPP Investigating Balmertown Fire

Provincial Police in Red Lake are investigating Tuesday’s fire in Balmertown near Detta Road.

The fire was observed at 15.5 hectares and was contained by Red Lake Municipal Fire Fighters and the Ministry of Natural Recourse & Forestry.

The cause of the fire remains unknown and the investigation is ongoing.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the OPP toll free at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Courtesy of Caleb Hobbs

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Dryden, CA
7:32 pm, May 19, 2026
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