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

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…