Firefighters battle small wildfire along Saugeen River

Small wildfire near Saugeen River near Southampton, April 22, 2025 (Source: Saugeen Fire and Emergency Services)

Firefighters with the Saugeen First Nation Fire Department were called out to a small wildfire along the Saugeen River on Tuesday night.

Around 8:40 p.m., they responded to a bush and grass fire about 200 metres in length.

With no buildings or structures nearby, once they got the fire under control they conducted a controlled burn.

No one was injured, and no structures were damaged in the blaze.

Fire officials are reminding people to avoid careless disposing of cigarettes, as warmer dryer weather arrives.