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Small grassfire quickly contained near Windermere
Members of the Windermere Fire Department responded to a grass fire in the Westroc Mine Road area earlier this morning (June 4).
“A recreationalist out for a bike ride noticed the fire and called it in,” said Columbia Valley Rural Fire & Rescue Deputy Chief Jon Tames.
“This early detection was key to our crew being able to get it quickly actioned and extinguished.”
A total of six firefighters and three pieces of apparatus responded to the small grass fire, which was approximately 20’ by 20’. The cause of the fire has not been determined.
“This is a good reminder that even though it is still early in the season, conditions are dry,” added Tames.
Residents are encouraged to visit the BC Wildfire Service website www.bcwildfire.ca or contact the Southeast Fire Centre for the latest information on burning prohibitions, wildfire activity and burning preparedness tips.
Columbia Valley Rural Fire & Rescue photo
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