B.C. Wildfire Service crews are currently battling a wildfire east of Tchesinkut Lake, near Haney Lake.
Discovered on Wednesday June 28, the fire is currently considered 鈥榦ut of control鈥� and has consumed five hectares. Smoke may be visible from Hwy. 16 and Hwy. 35.
According to Olivia Pojar, information officer for the Northwest Fire Centre, there are currently 22 firefighters assigned to this fire, being supported by a helicopter bucketing water. No structures or properties are threatened at this time.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
