A grass fire on the Trans-Canada Highway in 91原创 was caused by someone illegally camping in a wooded area who fled the scene before emergency crews arrived, according to Township of 91原创 Fire Department.
The Ministry of Transportation first reported the fire, eastbound, just east of 200th Street, just before 11:30 a.m. It was announced clear only minutes later.
鈥淭he incident was attended by crews from Walnut Grove and Willoughby,鈥� said Andy Hewitson, assistant fire chief.
鈥淭he person鈥檚 bedding and various belongings were burned along with approximately 250 square feet of the wooded area. Crews were able to extinguish with a single hose line.鈥�
At the time the right lane was closed to traffic.
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Hewitson couldn鈥檛 confirm whether the incident resulted in any injuries as the camping site was vacated before firefighters arrive on scene.
A Maple Ridge resident driving through 91原创 spotted the fire and called 9-1-1.
鈥淚f that thing got going, there was no stopping it,鈥� Clifford Morris told the 91原创 Advance Times, noting the dry conditions.
Morris said he was just in the right place at the right time.
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