Recent lightning has sparked fires across B.C., but only three are active in the East Kootenay.
A fire near Sage Creek was discovered on Aug. 3, but is now considered held.
It is lightning caused, but under one hectare and in a very remote location.
Lightning also started a fire near the Roosville border crossing by Highway 93 on Aug. 3. It is also under a hectare is size, but crews have it fully under control.
A fire reported northeast of Wasa on July 31 is now fully under control. It was also caused by lightning.
There are 134 active wildfires in B.C., with 14 sparked in the last 24 hours.
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