By Spencer Hall
UPDATE: The fire has grown to 150 hectares, according to the BC Wildfire Service website.
The BC Wildfire Service is responding with an aerial attack after the discovery of a wildfire in the Crescent Spur area on Friday afternoon.
The BCWS says the blaze, located about 40km northwest of McBride on Prospect Road, was reported at about 3:22 p.m. Friday and is designated as out of control.
“Currently we are actioning the wildfire with air tankers dropping retardant, as well as initial attack crews on scene,” the PG Fire Centre Information Team told The Goat via email.
Renee McCloskey with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George said the District is aware of the fire and is waiting to hear from the BCWS should it need to issue an evacuation alert or order.
The PG Fire Centre said the cause of the fire is currently unknown, but the BCWS website lists the suspected cause as by humans or human activity.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
