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Strathcona Fires over the long weekend

The Coastal Fire Centre is thanking residents for reporting in two fires in Strathcona Park on the long weekend.

Fire Information Officer Donna MacPherson says both fires were caused by lightning.

MacPherson says reporting signs of smoke allows crews to get on top of fires quickly to prevent them from spreading.

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