A total fire ban is in effect across the City of Kawartha Lakes as fire crews battle a forest fire in the Burnt River area.

The Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service (KLFRS) has been working to contain the "significant" fire since Friday, according to a news release posted to the city's website on Sunday.

Roughly 27 hectares are actively burning as of Sunday afternoon, the release said.

No evacuation is necessary at this time, the news release said. Crews are monitoring the conditions and will provide an update on Monday.

People are advised to avoid the Burnt River area. County Road 49 is closed between County Road 121 and Bury's Green until further notice.

Aerial water support, including water bombers, is scheduled to continue on Sunday afternoon, targeting the most active fire zones, t

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