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—Update 11 a.m. April 28—

The СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Wildfire Service tells The СÀ¶ÊÓƵ there was an initial attack crew of four people on the Brohm Ridge wildfire  yesterday, with support from a response officer and a helicopter.

The fire was discovered Sunday afternoon.

This morning, a unit crew of 20 people is also helping douse the fire.

"Firefighters stayed onsite overnight on Sunday to monitor the fire for growth and continue to respond. This fire is exhibiting , which means it’s a low-intensity surface fire, showing unorganized flame front and a slow rate of growth," СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Wildfire says.

The blaze continues to be listed as "out of control."

 "With precipitation in the forecast, we anticipate crews will make good progress today," the СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Wildfire Service states.

There is no immediate threat to public safety or property. 

—Update 9:20. a.m. April 28—

The СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Wildfire Service has updated the size of this wildfire as of 9:12 a.m. to 4.36 hectares.

"Fire size is based on most current information available,"

—Update 7:40 a.m. April 28—

The Brohm Ridge wildfire, sparked yesterday, has grown to eight hectares in size, according to the

It remains out of control. 

On the plus side, it looks like the weather won't be exacerbating the situation, at least not today. 

says that a weak frontal system will pass through the south coast today, resulting in cloudy, cooler conditions, and showers.

However, dry, warm conditions will return by mid-week as a ridge of high pressure strengthens over the province.

An upper trough will bring cooler temperatures and precipitation chances Friday evening into next weekend, Ross said. 

This fire is believed to be human caused. 

Of the 30 wildfires so far this season, 26 are suspected to be human caused, one was sparked by lightning and three of the causes have yet to be determined. 

More to come...

—Original story, April 27—

Squamish already has its first wildfire of the season.

According to the, there's a four-hectare fire up at .

It is out of control.

It is suspected to be human-caused.

"Humans start wildfires in several ways, either by accident or intentionally."

There are no restrictions in the area at this time.

On the СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Wildfire Service map, this wildfire is officially called:

So far, there have been 30 wildfires in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ since the season began on April 1. Eight were started in the last 24 hours.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone

More to come...