Wildfire burning out of control northwest of Quesnel, B.C.
37 firefighters along with airtankers, a helicopter and heavy equipment are fighting the small wildfire
The B.C. Wildfire Service is responding to a small but out-of-control wildfire burning about 40 kilometres northwest of Quesnel.
Thirty-seven firefighters are working with airtankers, a helicopter and heavy equipment to establish a control line around the perimeter, according to a release.
The fire was reported yesterday, about five kilometres south of Pantage Lake, and currently covers 84 hectares.
It was 25 per cent contained as of 1 p.m. Monday but still burning out of control, according to B.C. Wildfire Service officials.
The fire doesn't pose a current threat to public safety or property, but people are being warned to keep away.
"The B.C. Wildfire Service strongly urges members of the public to stay well away from the area where this wildfire is burning, since their presence could put the safety of firefighting crews and others at risk," said a statement from the service.