Roads Reopen in Burlington and Oakville After Smoke From Grass Fires Reduces Visibility

Roads reopen in Burlington and Oakville after smoke from grass fires reduces visibility

All lanes of Highway 407 are reopen in the Burlington and Oakville area after several grass fires produced heavy smoke and caused visibility issues.

Hwy. 407 in Burlington reopens after closure due to grass fire

A large grass fire has forced the closure of Highway 407 from Bronte Road to the Queen Elizabeth Way.

Fire crews battle aggressive fires near CN tracks in Burlington; Hwy. 407 closed

Several fires started a long the tracks around 4 p.m. Monday; wind is an issue

ROAD CLOSURE: Fire and smoke shuts down highway in Ontario

Police have closed a lengthy stretch of an Ontario highway after a fire and smoke have caused low visibility. The OPP said on Monday that Highway 407 has been closed in both directions between Bronte Road north of Oakville to the QEW in Burlington. The closure has been in place since just after 4 p.m. “due to a fire and smoke,” police say. “The smoke is very thick affecting visibility. Motorists should avoid the area and take an alternate route,…