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Two new fires reported in East Kootenay

The BC Wildfire Service is showing two new fires in our region.

One is located in the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Provincial Parka t Hamill Creek.

It was discovered yesterday and is approximately 0.01 hectares.

It’s believed to be lightning-caused.

The second is a fire by Yahk at Hawkins Creek.

It’s also a reported 0.01 hectares. The cause is unknown.

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