Kimberley Fire Department, BC Wildfire Service aware of blaze near Matthew Creek

The City of Kimberley says its fire department and BC Wildfire Service are aware of a new fire start in the Matthew Creek area.

The cause of the blaze and its size are currently unknown.

Meanwhile, the BC Wildfire Service is also reporting a blaze in the Red Canyon Creek area southwest of Fernie.

That fire’s size is also unknown, it’s believed to be human caused.

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– Article includes image and social media link from City of Kimberley and files from BC Wildfire Service