A five-hectare wildfire near Kragmont south of Baynes Lake is being held. Photo courtesy RDEK.

A five-hectare wildfire near Kragmont south of Baynes Lake is being held. Photo courtesy RDEK.

Wildfire being held south of Baynes Lake

A small wildfire south of Baynes Lake is being held, after RDEK South Country firefighters and BC Wildfire Service crews responded to the scene over the weekend.

A dozer completed a machine guard around the perimeter of the five-hectare fire, which broke out near the community of Kragmont on Saturday, according to the RDEK.

The blaze, located near Fitzpatrick Road and Highway 93, grew quickly due to heavy winds earlier in the day, generating a significant amount of smoke.

Initial response included 15 firefighters from the Jaffray, Baynes Lake and Elko Fire Departments along with nine apparatus. An initial attack crew from the BC Wildfire Service was also on site Saturday, returning with additional resources on Sunday.

It is suspected to be lightning caused.

Previous story
B.C. New Democrats win both byelections, keep seats on Island and Vancouver
Next story
Recent rain brought little relief as B.C. faces increasing drought conditions

Just Posted

Members of the the Jaffray, Baynes Lake and Elko fire departments respond to a fire near Tie Lake in June, 2023. The Regional District of East Kootenay is currently seeking firefighters to join the ranks of the area’s Fire Halls. RDEK photo.
RDEK’s fall firefighter recruitment drive underway now

photo submitted.
Cranbrook city council working with school district to expand childcare services

Don’t Dress For Dinner is set to hit the stage October 13 at the Studio Stage Door in Cranbrook.
Don’t Dress For Dinner Serves Up Surprises

What's new at the Cranbrook Public Library
What’s new at the Cranbrook Public Library