The BC Wildfire Service sent an initial attack crew to battle a small forest fire near Kimberley today.
There are two other fires burning in the East Kootenay, both are under control, but hot and dry weather conditions are putting officials on edge.
“We are anticipating the fire season to get going in our zone,” said Carlee Kachman, fire information officer with the BC Wildfire Service.
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