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Small wildfire burning west of Whistler

Second fire burning north of Pemberton
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A wildfire burning west of Whistler on July 1.

A small wildfire is burning west of Whistler, according to the СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Wildfire Service.

The fire is on the west side of Mount Fee near the Squamish River.

According to the СÀ¶ÊÓƵWS, it was discovered shortly after 4 p.m. on Canada Day, and is about 0.009 hectares in size. 

The fire is classified as under control, and it is suspected to be human-caused.

A remains in place for Whistler, and sunshine and high temperatures are in the cards for the .

Meanwhile, a second fire on Sessel Mountain north of Pemberton has grown to seven hectares, according to the СÀ¶ÊÓƵWS.

That fire is suspected to be lightning-caused, and is classified as out of control.

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