Updated Friday, August 17
The small Phelan Lake fire that BC Wildfire Service reported on August 16 is now out. It was initially reported as human caused, but that has since been changed to lightning.
Powell River Wildfire Service Initial Attack crew responded on August 16, left the site that night and returned in the morning of August 17, when they determined the fire was out.
The fire is located north of Phelan Lake, approximately 50 kilometres northeast of Powell River in the Lois Lake watershed.
BC Wildfire Service stated that an initial attack crew responded this afternoon and that the fire has not spread.
The fire is approximately 0.01 hectares.
To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1.800.663.5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone.