A fire discovered on August 12, 2026 on the east side of the Kootenay Pass is listed as out of control by the BC Wildfire Service. The fire is burning on John Bull Mountain. The latest update from BC Wildfire Service states that the fire is at 30 hectares and is believed to have been caused by lightning. There are no current area restrictions near this fire. Residents are reminded that given the scope and scale of fires currently burning in B.C.…