Ten Creston Fire Rescue firefighters spent two hours putting out a suspicious wildfire near the Crawford Hill water reservoir on Aug. 4.
“There are trails and tree forts in the area,” Deputy Chief Michael Moore said in a press release. “It appears that it is frequented by youth. Adults have to be vigilant in letting their children know a fire in the forests could have a dire impact to our community.”
The fire, approximately 50 feet by 100 feet in size, was located just west of the Erickson water reservoir and about 600 feet from the closest residence. It started late in the afternoon, around 4:30, and the time and humidity made it easier to manage.
“If the fire started earlier in the day, it might have been a little different story,” Moore said. “It won’t be very long before the fire hazard ratings move to high or extreme, so we ask people to be very careful when out in the forests.”
Creston Valley residents are reminded that there are provincial fire bans in place restricting all open burning, except campfires, as well as the use of fireworks and burning barrels. More information on the provincial ban can be found at www.bcwildfire.bc.ca.
