Update – 3:35PM:
From BC Forest Service twitter: Hi @devourNconquer, #hwy4 is not affected by the fire or smoke, but people are stopping to look, which could be a hazard. @alberniweather
Update – 2:05PM:
@alberniweather 11 personnel and 2 helicopters from the Coastal Fire Centre are responding to a 0.3 hectare fire near the #PortAlberni hump.
Update – 1:24PM: Have word water is being bucketed on the fire and there is no affect right now on Highway 4. Traffic is moving smoothly.
Hey all, heads up that there is a small fire somewhere near the Hump.
This is the best image I’ve seen of it so far. If you have anything please email tweet or Facebook it or post it here in the comments.
Cherry Creek Fire Department and the Forest Service are responding. Helicopters are in the air.