Wildfire crews are battling two new blazes sparked on Thursday afternoon (Aug. 8) near Burns Lake.
The first, which was reported at 4 p.m. and visible from Highway 16, is burning 21 kilometres east of the town. It is estimated to be less than one hectare in size.
At 6 p.m., a second fire was spotted 19 kilometres northwest of Burns Lake.
Air tankers and helicopters with buckets are tackling both blazes, BC Wildfire Service said that night.
