There are 11 fires actively burning in the East Kootenay, but none are seeing significant growth for now.
The two wildfires of note in our region are seeing little growth.
BC Wildfire officials said fire activity remained subdued overnight and early morning period, but will likely increase this afternoon.
Temperatures are expected to start decreasing later this week.
However, the BC Wildfire Service said that will likely include increased wind behaviour.
Active Wildfires in the East Kootenay
- Matthew Creek Fire – 567 Hectares – Out of Control – Lightning Caused
- Tower Creek 2 – 250 Hectares – Out of Control – Lightning Caused
- Tower Creek 1 – 12 Hectares – Out of Control – Lightning Caused
- N11036 – 70 Hectares – Out of Control – Lightning Caused
- N11027 – 10 Hectares – Out of Control – Lightning Caused
- N21071 – 0.04 Hectares – Out of Control – Lightning Caused
- N10982 – 0.01 hectares – Being Held – Lightning Caused
- N10943 – 0.009 Hectares – Being Held – Lightning Caused
- Lussier River – 115 Hectares – Under Control – Human Caused
- N11007 – 0.009 Hectares – Under Control – Human Caused
- N10812 – 5.7 Hectares – Under Control – Human Caused
The latest information on our local fires can be found on the BC Wildfire Service Dashboard.
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