There are a couple of new fires on the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) map today that are visible from the Cranbrook, Columbia Valley and Moyie areas and the Regional District of East Kootenay wants to take this time to remind everyone to remain vigilant and prepared as we move into the fire season.

The fire visible from Cranbrook is Mount Morro Wildfire, which was discovered today about 35 km northeast of the city. It is an estimated 40 hectares according to the BC Wildfire Service this afternoon. The suspected cause is lightning.

The fire visible from the valley is in Vowell Creek, north of Bugaboo Provincial Park.

This fire was caused by a dry lightning strike on July 9, which means it occurred without rain nearby. BCWS reports the 12 ha fire is under control.

And the fire visible from Moyie is in Sunrise Creek. It is an estimated .009 ha and was discovered today. BCWS says it is under control.

If you see signs of wildfire make sure to report them BC Wildfire at 1-800-663-5555.

Take time to prepare your grab and go kit, you can learn more about this at www.preparedbc.ca.

And make sure to get your wildfire information from reputable sources such as www.bcwildfire.ca and www.rdek.bc.ca.

To view the current wildfire situation in our area view the interactive map at www.bcwildfire.ca

Lead image: The Mount Morro Wildfire (N21014) as viewed from Cranbrook earlier today. RDEK photo

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