Emergency crews extinguish fire at possible encampment in Barrie

Fire at possible Barrie encampment Fire crews were called to extinguish a fire at a possible encampment in Barrie.

Emergency crews were called to attend a fire that broke out in a grassy area in Barrie on Thursday morning.

Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire that spread to a diametre of roughly 15 feet at Vespra and Victoria Streets, near Innisfil Street.

The fire chief says it’s unclear if this was an encampment, noting no one was in the area at the time, however, there were several tents, tarps and items in the vicinity of the fire.

The chief said the fire consisted mainly of some wooden skids.

No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.