Nelson NewsOne new fire, others being held by BCWS in Kootenay - Boundary regionFire being held in regionPhoto: B.C. Wildfire Service Mineral Creek wildfire near Kokanee Creek Provincial Park. Wildfires on the West Kootenay - Boundary edge of the Southeast Fire Centre are being held steady by B.C. The Aspen Creek wildfire is four kilometres east of the village but 2.5 kilometres east of Airport Road on the other side of the Salmo River. The lightning-caused wildfire, 2.5 km.