Firefighters respond to wildfire near Whistler, B.C.

Firefighters say they are holding a one hectare firethat broke out atthe base of Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler, B.C., in check.

The B.C. Wildfire Service said it sent two helicopters, three crew members and an officer to the fire.

Snow-making machines

An air tanker was requested, while snow-making machines from Whistler Blackcombwere also used to combat the blaze.

B.C. Wildfire Service spokespersonMargDrysdalesaid the fire was likely caused by people, since there haven't been any reports of lightning in the area.

Whistler Fire Rescue Service also respondedto the blaze.

Riley Senftsaid the fire broke out about a kilometre from his cabin.

Senftsaid he first noticed it when he stepped out to the recycling depot Sunday evening atabout 5 p.m. PT, with his son.

"On the way back we could see smoke coming out and a bunch of helicopters around," he said, adding that the firedid not appear to be spreading towardhis home.

Drysdale said that as of 10 p.m. PT, the fire was being held,which is one step before being under control.

She saidthe fire isat least 400 metres from any structures, but not threatening them.