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A bird dropped a fish on power lines and sparked a brush fire in Canada, firefighters say

ASHCROFT, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, AUG 6 – The brush fire scorched less than an acre and caused a power outage; firefighters used about 4,800 gallons of water to extinguish the blaze, officials said.

  • A bird dropped a fish onto power lines, sparking a brush fire in British Columbia, Canada, on July 30.
  • Firefighters used about 4,800 gallons of water to put out the fire that briefly knocked out power in Ashcroft.
  • Investigators believe the bird was an osprey that got tired after catching the large fish in hot temperatures and dropped it on the lines.
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, August 4, 2025.
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