The Coastal Fire Centre says they have dispatched fire crews to battle a blaze north of Wakefield Creek, near Sechelt that was discovered shortly after 9 a.m. this morning.
According to BC Wildfire’s website the fire is currently labelled as out of control and is believed to have been caused by lightning.
They say no evacuation alerts, or orders, are needed at this time but are advising every to observe local fire bans in their region.
The Coastal Fire Centre has recorded 93 fires so far this year.
