Firefighters are taking down a small wildfire that broke out near Lower Peavine Road, southeast of Cranbrook.
The fire was first reported on Tuesday, Oct. 1 and the BC Wildfire Service is responding with eight firefighters.
Shortly before the small fire was spotted, the area was the subject of a prescribed burn meant to cut down on wildfire risks.
The 0.1-hectare wildfire is currently out of control and crews will remain on the scene until it is fully extinguished.
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