Wind-driven wildfire near Gilpin contained after threatening power lines

A fast-moving wildfire near Gilpin Forest Service Road and Highway 3 prompted the shutdown of three FortisBC transmission lines Wednesday evening as crews from Grand Forks, Christina Lake and the BC Wildfire Service worked to contain the fire. Grand Forks Fire Rescue was dispatched at 6:44 p.m. Aug. 26 after smoke was reported in the area.