Photos & Final Report On Edgerton Fire At Mile 10.3, Week Of July 13-19, 2026

Smoldering Fire In Black Spruce On Edgerton Was Knocked Down 

On Friday, a DFFP engine reported the 1-acre Edgerton Fire (#424) creeping and smoldering in black spruce near Mile 10.3 of the Edgerton Highway. Two DFFP engines, a helicopter, and the Kenny Lake Volunteer Fire Department responded. 

Firefighters on the ground quickly knocked down the flames. When the helicopter arrived, bucket drops were no longer needed, so the aircraft instead provided aerial reconnaissance, helping crews identify any remaining hot spots or potential spot fires. The fire was determined to be human-caused. Ground resources completed suppression efforts, and the fire was declared contained and controlled at 6:53 p.m. 

Edgerton Fire (#424). Photo Credit: J.Hale/DFFP.

DFFP engine crew members feel for remaining heat in the ground with their hands to ensure full suppression. Photo credit: J.Hale/DFFP