Small blaze sparks in Monashees

BC Wildfire Service is reporting a 0.3 hectare fire in Whatshan Range of the Monashee Mountains. (BC Wildfire Service map)

BC Wildfire Service reports 0.3 hectare fire in Whatshan Range

A small fire was reported by the BC Wildfire Service in the Whatshan Range of the Monashee Mountains Wednesday, July 25.

The blaze is estimated to be 0.3 hectares in size. The BC Wildfire Service suspects lightning as the cause of the blaze.

Another fire, near Sugar Lake Road, remains at 0.01 hectares in size.

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