Elkford Fire and Rescue extinguished an unattended campfire that started to spread near the Boivin walking trail.
At around 3 p.m. on Aug. 29, some residents walking along the trail noticed a campfire that wasn’t fully extinguished.
The fire started to spread but it was quickly put out by Elkford Fire and Rescue.
EFR said the fire danger is high in the area and it could have been a lot worse.
They are urging residents to make sure campfires are fully put out. If it can’t be touched, it’s still too hot to leave.
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