Lightning is to blame for several new wildfire starts in the West Kootenay.
According to the BC Wildfire Service, personnel are responding to four new wildfire starts near Castlegar, Trail and Rossland.
A fire near Merry Creek at Robson Ridge was discovered Thursday and is currently estimated at 0.1 hectares. One helicopter and an initial attack crew have been assigned to the fire.
Meanwhile, the Baldy Mountain fire south of Rossland is estimated at about 0.4 hectares. It is also believed to have been caused by lightning. The BC Wildfire Service says three initial attack crews and two helicopters have been assigned.
Another fire at Mount Mackie southwest of Castlegar along Highway 3 was discovered Friday. It is estimated at 0.02 hectares. The cause remains under investigation.
A fourth wildfire north of Rossland near Murphy Creek along Highway 3B was also discovered Friday morning. It is estimated at 0.01 hectares and is also believed to have been caused by lightning.
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