UPDATED at 9:25 a.m.: Golden Fire Rescue was tasked this morning to attend the wildfire and it has been marked as OUT.
The Town of Golden is aware of a small wildfire (less than one hectare) on Mount 7 that is currently marked as “Out.”
Wildfire: (N41279) Kicking Horse River - OUT
Size: 0 hectares
Suspected cause: Lightning
Link: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fireYear=2024&incidentNumber=N41279
UPDATE at 9:00 a.m.: The Town of Golden is aware of a small wildfire (less than one hectare) on Mount 7 that is currently marked as “Under Control.”
Your first and best source of information is www.bcwildfire.ca or download the BC Wildfire Service app. Given its proximity to the community, the Town of Golden will post updates on this fire as it receives them through the BC Wildfire Service.
To report smoke, wildfire, unattended campfire, or irresponsible behaviour that could start a wildfire, call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone or submit a report through the BC Wildfire Service app.