A lightning-caused blaze east of Quesnel has now lost its spark.
The Mitchell Lake wildfire is under control as of 11:30 a.m. Friday morning (July 4), according to BC Wildfire Services (BCWS). It was classified as being held at 9 p.m. Thursday night (July 3).
The fire was discovered 2.1 kilometres west of Mitchell Lake on Canada Day (Tuesday, July 1).
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