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Fire sparked northwest of Fernie

An out of control wildfire is burning northwest of Fernie near Iron Creek.

According to the BC Wildfire Service, the blaze is under a hectare at first measurements and was discovered on June 17.

The cause is still under investigation, while three other fires are also active in the East Kootenay.

Two are right next to each other near New Lake just north of Cranbrook. One is under control while the other is currently being held.

It grew to 0.25 hectares after it was discovered on June 17.

The BC Wildfire Service believes it is lightning caused.

Two initial attack crews responded to the fire as well as a helicopter.

A small fire near Grasmere is also under control. It was discovered on June 15 and is roughly 0.6 hectares.

The suspected cause is also lightning.


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