BC Wildfire Service reported at 9:04 am on Wednesday, July 16, that a wildfire north of Powell River is being held.
The fire near the end on Atrevida Road is 0.6 hectares in size and was discovered earlier in the day. It was first reported as being out of control at 7 am. There are no current area restrictions near this incident. The wildfire service has indicated that the fire was human-caused.
Northside Volunteer Fire Department members arrived on scene first, requested that Forestry attend the scene, then requested mutual aid from Tla’amin Fire Department. A helicopter is also dumping water.
Residents in the Wildwood neighbourhood have reported the smell of smoke in the air.
"Out of control" refers to a wildfire that is spreading or is anticipated to spread beyond the current perimeter, or control line, according the BC Wildfire Service. "Being held" refers to a wildfire that is projected, based on fuel and weather conditions and resource availability, to remain within the current perimeter, control line or boundary.
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