The B.C. Wildfire Service crews are responding to a wildfire burning north of Lund.
The fire was discovered Friday morning and measures 2 hectares. It is located off Crowther Road near Oakover Inlet.
The blaze is being held, and is suspected to be human-caused.
The qathet Regional District said in a statement that emergency responders quickly contained the fire. The response included the Northside Volunteer Fire Department, Tla’amin Nation Fire Department, Powell River Fire Rescue and B.C. Wildfire Service crews.
The qRD said Powell River Fire Rescue mobilized its structure protection unit trailer to assist, while B.C. Hydro crews remained on site to monitor infrastructure.
“This incident is a reminder that we have entered wildfire season in the qathet region,” said Ryan Thoms, general manager of emergency services. “While this fire remains under investigation, we are urging the public to exercise extreme caution with ignitable materials and maintain good wildfire prevention practices while recreating outdoors.”
The public is being asked to avoid Crowther Road to ensure access for emergency personnel.
