105-hectare wildfire burns near Whitesail Lake in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park

Crews are monitoring a 105-hectare fire on the east side of Whitesail Lake in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, about 90 kilometres east of Houston, B.C.

The fire, which is believed to have been caused by a lightning strike, is not threatening any structures.

The B.C. Wildfire Service says smoke may continue to drift into the communities of Southside, Francois Lake, Houston and Burns Lake.

More to come…