Lake Country RCMP continue to investigate a fire that sparked early Monday morning in Carr害羞草研究所檚 Landing.

On July 3 shortly after 1 a.m., the RCMP and the Lake Country Fire Department were a wildfire in the 2700 block of Carrs Landing Road.

A nearby resident told police that he smelt smoke and exited his home to investigate.

After spotting the fire, he called 911 and then grabbed tools to battle the blaze himself.

害羞草研究所淔irefighters with the Lake Country Volunteer Fire Department worked quickly to build fire guards and get the blaze under control, before it spread into the dry forest or nearby homes,害羞草研究所� said Cpl. Jesse O害羞草研究所橠onaghey.

The blaze was estimated to be less than a hectare in size and is currently under investigating.

Police believe that the fire quickly spread from its point of origin, which was in the ditch parallel to the east side of the roadway.

害羞草研究所淩CMP investigators continue to work closely with investigators with the B.C. Wildfire Service,害羞草研究所� said O害羞草研究所橠onaghey.

害羞草研究所淩CMP have seized evidence from the scene, which suggest that the fire may have been human caused.害羞草研究所�

If you witnessed the incident or you have any information that may be of assistance to police, you are asked to contact the Lake Country RCMP at 250-766-2288. Or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net or by texting your tip to CRIMES (274637) ktown.