# Key extracts — Hardy Mountain / Grand Forks source trail

## Timeline
- First two fires: reported through 911 at approximately 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28.
- Third fire: reported around 2 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29.
- Location: Hardy Mountain area north of Grand Forks.

## Size and response
- First two fires were relatively small and dealt with quickly.
- Third fire was initially dispatched at about 5 m × 5 m; first arriving officer saw it had grown to about 30 m × 100 m.
- Additional resources requested included Christina Lake mutual aid and RCMP assistance.
- Final estimate reported locally: about 70 m × 120 m; CBC describes growth to about 8,400 square metres.
- Fire was spreading in all directions but was not close to structures.
- Crews contained it within a couple of hours; BCWS attended mop-up Saturday morning with Grand Forks Fire Rescue.

## Investigation / public request
- Grand Forks Fire Rescue called the circumstances suspicious due to number, proximity and timing.
- RCMP and BC Wildfire Service were notified; CBC quotes Grand Forks RCMP confirming Mounties are actively investigating.
- Public asked to provide unusual-activity observations, people/vehicle information, security footage or dash-cam video.
- Grand Forks Fire Rescue asked people to avoid speculation or identifying individuals on social media.

## Safety / reporting
- B.C. says to report a wildfire or irresponsible behaviour that could start a wildfire by calling 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 from a cell phone as soon as possible; if life/property is at immediate risk, call 911.