Mt. Thompson Smoldering Unattended Fire & Garbage

Public Announcement: This past week, community forest staff came across a fire that was smoldering unattended at 1 km on the Mt. Thompson Forest Service Road. The fire was extinguished by our staff.

The BC Wildfire Branch has already attended to a few calls where fires were needing to be addressed because of the unseasonably drier conditions.

This specific location and Forest Service Road was cleared of refuse and yard waste but has recently seen a growing accumulation of yard waste starting last year.

We’ve noticed more garbage building up again at this site, even after it was previously cleaned. For those who are attending these gatherings, please note the following:

We know this is a popular spot to spend time, but we need your help to keep it safe.

• Make sure your fire is completely out (drown it, stir it, feel it. No heat left)

• Don’t leave a fire unattended, even for a few minutes

• Pack out what you pack in: cans, bottles, everything

* Don't forget that tossing a cigarette butt around the area can also start a fire and makes a mess.

• Respect the space so it stays open for everyone

One small mistake can have serious consequences and a few simple steps can prevent that. If you cannot be certain that the area was left with the fire completely cool to the touch or all bottles, cans, butts, chip bags etc were picked up, head back up early the next morning with a group to clean up.

Also we ask that there be no dumping along any of the forestry roads.

People who enjoy these areas exercise a high level of vigilance to prevent a wildfire from occurring.

Enjoy your long weekend.

Clean up and put fires out.

Be safe while up there.

The Creston Community Forest team.