Overview
- Last Thursday near Ashcroft, B.C., an osprey dropped a fish onto a power line, causing embers that ignited the surrounding dry brush and triggered a short power outage.
- Firefighters arrived quickly, identified the fish as the ignition source and contained the blaze within hours, aided by low wind conditions.
- Official photos released by the Ashcroft Fire Department show the burned fish carcass and illustrate the rare wildlife-related fire cause.
- The osprey flew away unharmed and authorities confirmed there were no injuries or lasting damage from the incident.
- The episode underscores how even small ignition sources can spark brush fires during high-risk wildfire season and highlights local fire teams’ growing use of social media for public communication.