A small brush fire near Ootischenia has been deemed under control.
The Castlegar Fire Department said it received reports of the blaze, located on the northwest bench above Arrow Lakes Drive, at around 3:15 p.m. July 16.
When crews arrived, the flames measured roughly 10×15 metres.
The B.C. Wildfire Service said it supported the department’s initial attack, although its location was within the Ootischenia Fire Department response area.
Crews from the Robson Fire Department were also called to assist.
It was deemed under control as of 8:15 a.m. July 17.
B.C. Wildfire has determined it was human caused.
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