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Three Out of Control Wildfires Discovered in the Kootenays
- The BC Wildfire Service discovered three out of control wildfires on Wednesday, June 11, in the Kootenay region near Shannon Creek, Falls Creek, and Fell Creek.
- A long period of hot, dry weather and low humidity has dried forest fuels, raising fire risks and prompting a Moderate fire danger rating in Nelson on June 10.
- The wildfire near Shannon Creek was still out of control while crews contained a 1.1-hectare East Shore fire that was downgraded and is now being held.
- BCWS suspects lightning caused the Shannon Creek and Falls Creek wildfires, while the East Shore fire was likely human-caused, and crews report progress is good onsite.
- Local authorities have reported that there are currently no evacuation alerts or orders in effect, while a 7.7 km stretch of highway remains accessible with single-lane alternating traffic.
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