UPDATE: July 26, 2019, 2:15 p.m.
The wildfire located at Kuskonook (fire number: N71083) has been extinguished. The wildfire located at Jansen Creek (fire number: N71094) is still active and has grown to 0.40 hectares in size.
To report a wildfire or an open burning violation, call *5555 on a cellphone or 1-800-663-5555.
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BC Wildfire Service reported two small wildfires in the Creston Valley on Thursday.
Both wildfires are estimated to be 0.01 hectares in size.
Location:
- Kuskonook (fire number: N71083) suspected cause of the fire is unknown.
- Jansen Creek (fire number: N71094) suspected cause of the fire is lightning.