Discarded cigarette suspected in Rd 22 grass fire
The Oliver Fire Department (OFD) was called to a report of a grass fire along the Okanagan River canal near Road 22 in the evening of Monday, June 9.
Tag: Grass fire
Burning prohibition extended
A campfire that reportedly started a brush fire in Oliver on Oct. 11 is proof that the fire season is not over.
Firefighters jump on riding mower blaze
A riding mower fire was jumped on fast to prevent further spread in Oliver on Tuesday.
Unattended fire frustrating for crews
Today’s brisk wind could have easily blown the embers and started the entire field on fire.
Firefighters urge: don’t leave burns unattended
“A reminder yet again to never leave your burn unattended and to always have tools and (water) resources available to handle any fire that may get away on you.”
Crews pounce on two grass fires
Fire officials caution people when burning outdoors due to increasingly dry conditions.
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