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Osprey's Fish Drop Causes Power Outage and Fire

8/6/2025

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An osprey's unfortunate drop of a fish sparked a power outage and ignited a landscape fire in Ashcroft, British Columbia, on July 30. Firefighters bravely battled the flames, using 4,800 gallons of water to bring it under control. The Ashcroft Fire Department expressed gratitude to local agencies for their assistance, while the incident playfully highlighted the osprey's "flight risk" reputation.

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An osprey's unfortunate drop of a fish sparked a power outage and ignited a landscape fire in Ashcroft, British Columbia, on July 30. Firefighters bravely battled the flames, using 4,800 gallons of water to bring it under control. The Ashcroft Fire Department expressed gratitude to local agencies for their assistance, while the incident playfully highlighted the osprey's "flight risk" reputation.