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Osprey's Fish Sparks Quick Brush Fire in BC

8/3/2025

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A small brush fire in British Columbia on July 30 was sparked when an osprey dropped a fish onto power lines, igniting a blaze. Thanks to the swift action of firefighters, local ranchers, and utility workers, the fire was contained to less than 0.4 hectares, though it briefly disrupted power in Ashcroft, a village northeast of Vancouver.

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Story summary

A small brush fire in British Columbia on July 30 was sparked when an osprey dropped a fish onto power lines, igniting a blaze. Thanks to the swift action of firefighters, local ranchers, and utility workers, the fire was contained to less than 0.4 hectares, though it briefly disrupted power in Ashcroft, a village northeast of Vancouver.