New Wildfire near Ladysmith; officials say no risk to residents and infrastructure

Stocking Lake wildfire reduced to less than a hectare after overnight response

A wildfire burning near Stocking Lake, just southwest of Ladysmith, has been reduced to less than one hectare after crews spent the night battling the flames. BC Wildfire Service responded to the fire, located between Stocking Lake and Heart Lake, at approximately 9 p.m. Tuesday. Smoke was visible from Ladysmith and surrounding areas, prompting more than 30 reports to BCWS. According to Erika Berg, a fire information officer with BCWS, two initi…

New Wildfire near Ladysmith; officials say no risk to residents and infrastructure

The Town of Ladysmith is keeping an eye on a new wildfire that was discovered east of the community Tuesday night. A BC Wildfire Service update just before 9 p.m. says the out-of-control fire is 0.1 hectares in size, with ground crews and helicopters responding. In a Facebook post, the Town of Ladysmith says the wildfire is in an area between Stocking Lake and Holland Lake. “Town officials have also attended the water plant and confirmed there i…