– A forest fire at Cameron Lake is being investigated by fire officials at the Coastal Fire Centre after they determined the Sept. 2 blaze was caused by human activity.
Fire information officer Marg Drysdale at the Coastal Fire Centre reported the blaze was reported at 5:20 p.m. Friday evening south of Highway 4 at Cameron Lake.
Thanks to the extremely dry conditions in the bush right now, the fire quickly spread until it covered a full hectare.
The Coastal Fire Centre scrambled a 20-person unit crew, along with a three-person initial attack team, who worked to extinguish the blaze. They were aided by a helicopter, a tender and a representative from TimberWest.
Drysdale said the fire appeared to have been caused by some form of human activity and was highly visible to motorists traveling along Highway 4 east of Cameron Lake.
The team was able to get the fire under control and fully contained by about 8 p.m.
Because of the long spell of hot, dry weather, the fire danger ratings are high to extreme in the mid-Island area of the Coastal Fire Centre, so they are asking the public to continue to be vigilante in putting out their campfires.
To report a wildfire call 1-800-663-5555 or directly to the Coastal Fire Centre Fire Control Emergency Line at 250 951-4200.
