A wildfire has ignited about 157 kilometers northwest of Fort St. John.
BC wildfire crews have responded to the wildfire with both ground personnel and air tankers.
The blaze was initially reported Friday evening at 150 hectares but it has now grown to 500 hectares.
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According to officials, no homes or structures are being threatened.
BC Wildfire crews said the Sikanni Chief River Wildfire is burning southwest of Sikanni Chief Canyon Park.
The fire’s cause of origin is believed to be a lightning strike.