An unattended campfire is being blamed for an overnight wildfire at Taghum Beach Regional Park this week.
Nelson Fire and Rescue said crews attended the park at first light Thursday after the fire was reported overnight.
Upon arrival, crews located a 10-by-15-metre spot fire that had burned deep into the duff layer beneath a thick canopy of Douglas fir and ponderosa pine trees.
The fire service said prolonged summer drought conditions allowed the fire to burn deep into the ground and spread through downed woody debris, despite recent rainfall.
The cause was determined to be an unattended and poorly placed campfire, with camping equipment also contributing to the fire’s spread.
Nelson Fire and Rescue is reminding park users to follow fire regulations and use only approved fire pit locations where fires are permitted.
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