Euchiniko Lakes fire  was reported  last evening – photo  courtesy BC Wildfire Management

Prince George, B.C.- The Prince George Fire Centre  has a second major blaze to deal with.

Lightning has sparked a fire on the north side of Euchiniko Lakes and is estimated to be about 150 hectares.  It is not an interface  fire.

The  fire is being assessed, but  a helicopter spent much of last evening  dumping  water on the flames.  Two initial attack crews from the Cariboo Fire Centre have  responded  as the blaze has crossed into that region.

(at right, marker  pinpoints  location of latest fire – map courtesy BC Wildfire Management Branch)

Then there is the Red Deer Creek Fire,  southeast of Tumbler Ridge , which is estimated to have grown to 3000 hectares.  It isn’t showing any signs of letting up.

The evacuation order for two work camps remains in effect