Last night's storms had fire crews on their toes this morning near Pemberton and Whistler.
According to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), crews are responding to several small fires in the area.
"Due to a smattering of lighting across the Pemberton zone last night, BCWS is currently responding to several new wildfire starts in that area," said Sam Bellion, fire info officer with the Coastal Fire Centre.
"Between the incidents we have four initial attack crews, two Type-3 crews, several response officers and four helicopters actioning these incidents."
A fire southwest of Pemberton and north of Whistler, at Rutherford Creek, is no longer being held, and has grown to six hectares as of about 4 p.m.
"We are currently responding to Rutherford Creek wildfire (V31841) located eight kilometres southwest of Pemberton with two Initial Attack crews, two helicopters and air tanker support. This fire is approximately six hectares in size and is classified as Out of Control. It is burning at a rank 3-4 (a moderately to highly vigorous surface fire)." BCWS said on social media.
"The fire is highly visible from the Pemberton area and surrounding communities. There is no threat to communities or values at this time."
Find future updates on the fire's incident page.
A second fire, northeast of Whistler at Ure Creek, is being held at 8 hectares as of Tuesday afternoon.
North of Pemberton, crews are dealing with three small fires at Birken Creek and Birkenhead Lake, all out of control.
Read more about BC Wildfire Service crews here. Check bcwildfire.ca for updates.
Pique will update this story as more info becomes available.
