The wildfire on Mount Arrowsmith is now 'under control', according to BC Wildfire Service.
The forest fire is 1.14 hectares in size and was discovered on Sept. 22. It was reported as 'out-of-control' until the afternoon of Sept. 23.
Dashwood Fire Department said, in a social media post on Sunday evening, that BC Wildfire will deal with this fire this morning (Sept. 23).
Two BC Wildfire initial attack crews, one unit crew and a response officer are responding to the fire. MOSAIC is also responding with three water tenders and personnel.
BC Wildfire Service lists the fire's location as Lockwood Creek. It is located 11 kilometres southwest of Coombs and is not threatening any properties as it is in a remote area, according to BC Wildfire Service.
Port Alberni Fire Department said on social media that it is aware of the fire and that BC Wildfire Service will take action this morning.
The cause of the fire is suspected to be human-caused, according to BC Wildfire Service.
There are no current evacuation orders or alerts.
