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Goosmus Fire Update                               

September 27, 2024

The Goosmus Fire is burning between Big Goosmus Road and Danville and along the United States and Canadian Boundary.  The Goosmus Fire started at approximately at 2:30pm and spread rapidly north, primarily driven by winds as a cold front passed through the area. 

Yesterday, aerial resources dropped retardant lines to slow fire progression, primarily along the north end (head) of the fire.  Crews worked with dozers and hand crews to create indirect and direct lines, where accessible.  Spot fires were reported across the head of the fire, primarily in the 4th of July Creek area.  Crews worked throughout the day to locate these spot fires and lined them.

Today, firefighters work towards finalizing a line around the fire. Indirect lines will be evaluated and, where safe, will be burned out to the fires front to secure the line. Increased smoke may be visible in these areas during these operations.  In areas that are considered greater risk, crews will work on creating direct lines to the fire front.  Helicopters will primarily be used to help reduce fire behavior (especially in areas of torching: tree canopy igniting on fire), working with crews to safely finalize the line around the fire.