by jon » Wed Sep 07, 2016 9:40 pm
Burns Bog fire started at base of radio tower, Delta fire chief says
Brian Morton
Vancouver Sun
Published on: September 7, 2016
Last Updated: September 7, 2016 3:24 PM PDT
This summer’s Burns Bog fire originated at the base of a radio tower although the cause is still undetermined, it was announced Wednesday.
Delta fire chief Dan Copeland said in a statement that the investigation has now been completed into the fire that occurred in July.
He said Delta Fire and Emergency Services will continue to work with Metro Vancouver Parks, the B.C. Wildfire service and other agencies to ensure the most effective response.
The fire began July 3 and scorched 78 hectares.
The 30-square-kilometre bog is a migratory route for a variety of birds and is believed to be the largest undeveloped urban wilderness area in North America.
The bog’s acidic, peat-forming ecosystem includes rare plants, such as cloudberries and velvet-leafed blueberries, and a diverse collection of insect species.