A man is under investigation by RCMP after claiming on social media platforms that he lit a number of fires in the region.

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The Cranbrook RCMP, along with the Creston RCMP, are now investigating this post.

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Because the man has not been charged, Black Press Media is not identifying him at this time.

This season is far from over and has already been confirmed to be the worst in B.C.sa国际传媒檚 history, with more than 1.4 million hectares burned in 1241 fires.

There are currently 376 active fires in the province, with 25 started in the last 24 hours.

More to come.