Members of the Windermere Fire Department (WFD) responded to a small grass fire adjacent to Kootenay #3 Road just before 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13.

On arrival, a grass fire was found being actioned by neighbours who had called 911.

WFD responded with three apparatus and 12 members and the fire was quickly extinguished. “While the recent rain and green grasses did slow the fire spread, the depth and degree of the fire to mineral soil was a reminder of the coming seasonal fire hazards,” said Columbia Valley Rural Fire & Rescue Services (CVRFRS) Deputy Fire Chief Jon Tames.

The cause of the fire was reported to be a trailer being towed with a flat tire.

Patrols were made along Kootenay #3 road with no associated vehicle or additional fires found. “We would like to thank the neighbours for their quick reporting and action on the fire and would remind people to use caution when dealing with any out-of-control fires,” added Deputy Fire Chief Tames.

CVRFRS would like to remind everyone that to prevent human caused wildfires, the province is implementing the Category 2 Fire Ban Friday at 1 p.m. MST.

Campfires less than 50cm x 50cm are still permitted but all other burning activities are prohibited.

For more information on Provincial Fire Bans and Regulations please consult bcwildfire.ca.

Columbia Valley Rural Fire & Rescue Services photo

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