The Northwest Fire Centre is responding to a 25-hectare fire near the west end of Takysie Lake, approximately 6 km south of the community of Southside. The fire was started by a lightning strike on July 2, 2014.

No structures or property are threatened at this time; however, smoke and a firefighting helicopter may be visible to nearby communities.

As of 9 a.m. today, 85% of the fire is surrounded with a retardant guard laid yesterday by air-tankers.

Currently on site are 40 Wildfire Management Branch personnel, heavy equipment, and one helicopter supporting crews on the ground.

The Northwest Fire Centre would like to thank the public for the phone reports received which allowed a quick and efficient response to this incident.

To report a wildfire, or unattended campfire, call *5555 on your cellular phone or toll-free at 1 800 663-5555.

For the latest information on fire activity, conditions and prohibitions, visit the Wildfire Management Branch website: www.bcwildfire.ca

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Media Contacts:

Olivia Pojar
Fire Information Officer
Wildfire Management Branch
Northwest Fire Centre
250 847-6639