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Small fire near Castlegar after lightening strike

This week’s storm meant some lightening strikes in the area. Karlee Cashman with the South East Fire Centre says they responded to a fire north of Rialto near Castlegar, but it’s fairly small.

There was a severe thunderstorm watch in effect today as well.

Cashman says crews are prepared for spot fires.

Across the province 98 new fires were started yesterday, the majority due to lightening.

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