A new wildfire near Bouchie Lake showed no growth overnight according to the Cariboo Fire Service.
The fire, located near Hangman Springs, west of Pinnacles provincial park, was first discovered on Tuesday, Aug. 3 during the afternoon. A firefighting helicopter was used to stop the spread.
As of Wednesday, Aug. 4, the fire was 0.2 hectares.
There were seven personnel assigned to hold the fire, which is suspected to have been caused by a lightning strike.
READ MORE: Fire just north of Sylvia’s Cafe now being held according to Cariboo Fire Centre
Do you have something to add to this story, or something else we should report on? Email: cassidy.dankochik@quesnelobserver.com
@GimliJetsMan
cassidy.dankochik@quesnelobserver.com
