A hedge fire caused panic in Lake Country on Sunday evening.
According to Archie Hafichuk a neighbour was burning weeds in his yard when a hedge caught fire. While the neighbour tried to douse the flames with a garden hose it was no use and the fire continued to spread.
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Fire crews arrived on scene half of the hedge was burning and was destroyed.
Smoke could be seen rising over Lake Country about 6 p.m.
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