A wildfire burning in the Squamish Valley was discovered Saturday afternoon.
The Shovelnose Creek wildfire is an estimated 15 hectares and is burning out of control.
Wildfire officials said the fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain, which is making it difficult for ground crews to access, roughly 20 kilometres up Squamish River FSR.
There are 16 wildfire firefighters working the blaze, along with two helicopters.
At this time, no structures or infrastructure are being threatened, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
- 2 men charged in targeted killing of St. Albert woman who worked as a dentist: Alberta RCMP
- Unknown person found dead in Ontario house fire while residents out of country
- Kelowna man fined $5K for flying drone during 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire
- Wildfire funding not sufficient in Saskatchewan budget, says fire chief
Get breaking National news
Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
The wildfire is suspected to be human-caused and officials are urging the public to use caution and care when in backcountry recreational areas.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.