A brush fire near Roebuck is under investigation.
Grenville County OPP say they responded to the blaze on County Road 18 near the intersection of Hall Road around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday.
Police say it appeared as though the fire was set intentionally.
Augusta Fire Rescue says approximately 30 firefighters operating 12 emergency vehicles attended the scene with the blaze consuming approximately 20 acres of marshland and located dangerously close to a heavily forested area.
They say firefighters worked under extremely difficult conditions, including intense heat, heavy smoke, and water depths of up to three feet, to successfully contain the fire within the marsh and prevent it from spreading into the adjacent forested area.
Due to the challenging terrain and conditions, the Ontario Provincial Police deployed a drone equipped with thermal imaging technology to assist firefighters in locating hotspots and ensuring the fire was fully extinguished.
Anyone with information on the incident is is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
