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Wildfire spotted south of Cowichan Lake

A wildfire has been discovered south of Cowichan Lake.

The fire is located near Harris Creek, just east of the Pacific Marine Circle Highway between Lake Cowichan and Port Renfrew.

The size of the wildfire is now estimated at two hectares and it is classified as out of control.

The BC Wildfire Service says two initial attack crews are responding, as well as helicopters and air tankers,

Initial attack crews are three or four person quick-response teams.

The wildfire was spotted July 2.

Mike Patterson
Mike Patterson
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