A wildfire that sparked near great central lake on the north island has grown in size but officials say it is now 30 percent contained.
Nicole Gagnon with coastal fire says the blaze is now 1 hectare in size. "The cause is still under investigation. The fire is considered being held today we have 13 crew members and one helicopter assigned to the fire."
The fire broke out Friday about 30 kilometres NW of Port Alberni.
The fire burning near Kaikash creek is now listed at 50 percent contained and 85 hectares in size.