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Nelson Fire & Rescue Services is advising the public to be extra cautious with all ignition sources after a grass fire started near City Hall Friday afternoon. In a media release, Nelson Fire & Rescue Services said at approximately 1:15 p.m. Friday, dispatch received multiple 911 calls for a grass fire burning at the foot of Stanley Street next to the parking lot at City Hall.
The Southeast Fire Centre said Saturday that the Elephant Mountain fire near Nelson is now under control. "We responded last evening with crews and helicopter support," said the Southeast Fire Centre in a emailed statement. "This morning, crews are back working on the fire, and are being supported by two helicopters." The Southeast Fire Centre said fire, caused by lightning
BC Wildfire Service and City of Nelson are reporting that lightning from the evening storm has caused a fire near Pulpit Rock on the north side of Kootenay Lake. Nelson Fire and Rescue Services said that at approximately 8:45 p.m, a lightning strike ignited a wildfire above the west end of Johnstone Road, directly across from the Heritage City. The Nelson Fire and Rescue
The Southeast Fire Centre said Saturday that the Elephant Mountain fire near Nelson is now under control. "We responded last evening with crews and helicopter support," said the Southeast Fire Centre in a emailed statement. "This morning, crews are back working on the fire, and are being supported by two helicopters." The Southeast Fire Centre said fire, caused by lightning
A city staff error on a building permit has turned into a notice on title two years later for a North Shore family. The property at 745 Highway 3A has been served with a notice on title — for not having residential sprinklers or a six-metre wide roadway access for fire trucks — despite the city issuing an occupancy permit for the new residential build two years ago.