An area restriction is now in effect around the Poplar Creek wildfire, approximately 20 kilometres northwest of Meadow Creek.

The BC Wildfire Service estimates the fire, identified as N71253, at 53 hectares.

An area restriction is now in effect around the 145-hectare Jumbo Creek wildfire, approximately 38 kilometres west of Invermere.

The BC Wildfire Service said the restriction was imposed immediately to protect the public and crews responding to the fire, identified as N21071.