The fires measure a combined 480 square kilometres, and are being fought by 109 firefighters, plus structure protection crews and 18 helicopters. The BC Wildfire Service says the fire last measured about 28 square kilometres but showed no significant growth on Monday. The wildfire service says fire behaviour is expected to increase this week. The lightning-caused fire measures only about four square kilometres but it is still listed as burning out of control. Wait Creek fire: This human-caused fire was discovered in the East Kootenay region on Saturday and has grown to about 14 square kilometres.