Wildfire south of Sun Peaks extinguished

UPDATE:

Wildfire K21802, about 11 kilometres south of Sun Peaks, is no longer burning. The wildfire is categorized as “out” by BC wildfire as of Aug. 23.

The wildfire danger rating for this area is extreme and residents are reminded to report a wildfire by dialling *5555 on a cell phone or by calling 1 800 663-5555 toll-free.

For more details on the current wildfires or to report a new one, you can also use the BC Wildfire Service website or app.

A four-person BC Wildfire crew is responding to a .009-hectare, out of control wildfire approximately 11 kilometres south of Sun Peaks just off Eileen Lake Forest Service Road. No structures are threatened at this time.

The wildfire was found at approximately 9:25 p.m. on Aug. 22, with a suspected cause of lightning.

According to a BC Wildfire communications officer, the area is receiving precipitation and additional wildfire activity is expected to be minimal.