Firefighters from the Fairmont and Windermere fire departments responded Saturday to a wildfire south of Fairmont.
“We had a total of 12 firefighters on scene throughout the afternoon and evening along with four pieces of apparatus. We worked cooperatively with BC Wildfire crews, including the helicopter pilots who did extraordinary work bucketing,” said Columbia Valley Rural Fire & Rescue Deputy Chief Jon Tames.
“I want to acknowledge the residents who so quickly reported the fire, along with our firefighters and the BC Wildfire Service personnel for their tremendous effort today. Given the tinder-dry conditions and strong winds, this call could have had much more serious consequences and I’m so grateful for this outcome.”
According to Columbia Valley Rural Fire & Rescue, the fire started on the northwest side of Columbia Lake and has since been contained.
An overnight crew remained at the scene to monitor the area and continue suppression efforts. Fire officials hope to complete mop-up Monday.
The blaze is estimated to have burned about one hectare. Officials said no homes or other structures were damaged.
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