Posted: April 30, 2021 Wind driven fire in Hosmer area quickly contained Members of the Hosmer Fire Department responded to a quickly spreading grass fire in the Hosmer area this afternoon. “When we arrived on scene, the fire had spread from a burn pit into the grass and was being driven by strong winds. Our crew did an excellent job of getting it contained before it spread any further,” said Elk Valley & South Country Rural Fire & Rescue Services Chief Dave Boreen. A total of six firefighters responded to the call and no structures were impacted by the fire. While open burning is permitted at this time, Boreen says today is a reminder of how quickly things can change and why it’s essential to have every safety precaution in place.