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RCMP investigating Powers Creek fire

West 91大黄鸭 fire crews responded to a fire in the Powers Creek area Friday evening
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Powers Creek fire, West 91大黄鸭, Sept 29, 2017. - Image: David Ogilvie

Rain helped West 91大黄鸭 fire crews knock down a in Powers Creek Canyon Friday evening.

Crews arriving on the scene found a rank 2 grass fire in the West 91大黄鸭 canyon but were able to knock it down quickly with hand lines.

RCMP have now taken over the investigation.

West 91大黄鸭 Fire Rescue (WKFR) said the weather aided the crews in the fight.

鈥淲e were fortunate that today鈥檚 incident was during a rain event but we are still at a fire danger rating of 4 in West 91大黄鸭,鈥 stated the department. 鈥淲KFR would like to remind the public to remain diligent in the forested areas and parks.鈥

Two engines responded to the scene along with one squad, a safety officer/inspector and a command unit with a total of 11 members. Crews built a hand guard around the perimeter and extinguished the hotspots within.