Two wildfires, sparked by a storm near Whistler, are now under control.
Both fires are burning on the back side of Whistler Mountain — one near the mountain’s peak and the other between Whistler Mountain and Cheakamus Lake Road.
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Helicopters doused the area throughout the evening.
Officials say the fires were started during a thunder and lightning storm, which also brought heavy hail to the area.
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