A lightning strike near Rossland’s Old Glory Trail started a wildfire that kept firefighters busy Thursday afternoon.
Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue says the fire, on a steep slope, grew to about 20 by 40 meters and required helicopters and an initial attack crew to put out.
The call was received at 12:47 p.m., and the fire was declared under control about three and a half hours later.
Ten firefighters from Rossland and Trail responded.
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