Forest fires close highway near White River, Hornepayne in northern Ontario

Two wildfires burning in the Wawa District have closed the highway between White River and Hornepayne in northwestern Ontario.

Two wildfires burning in the Wawa District have closed the highway between White River and Hornepayne in northwestern Ontario.

Ontario Provincial Police are warning of reduced visibility due to smoke on Highway 17 south of White River, near Depew River.

Highway 631 between White River and Hornepayne was shut down just after 5 p.m. Monday (May 29). Highway 17 remains open, with officers on scene monitoring the situation.