Ashcroft Fire Department in British Columbia, Canada, was recently dispatched to a landscape fire burning four miles south of town. Upon arrival, firefighters found employees from several businesses already battling the blaze. With the combined efforts, approximately 4,800 gallons of water were used to cool the area. A quick investigation revealed the unusual cause of the fire: a fish. The fish had been dropped by an osprey onto a hydro line, causing embers to fall into the dry grasses below. Investigators suspect that the enormous size of the fish probably caused the tired osprey to drop its catch. The suspect (osprey) has been caught and is being held in custody for questioning. The judge has not granted bail, as the suspect poses an extreme flight risk.
