Large wildfire burning West of Quesnel

Apr 9, 2016 | 2:02 AM

QUESNEL, B.C. — Crews are battling British Columbia’s first significant wildfire of the year.

The BC Wildfire Service says a fire has been discovered about 90 kilometres west of Quesnel.

The blaze is about 1,000 hectares in size.

The Wildfire Service says firefighters and heavy equipment are on site and more resources are en route.