Update: 4:32 p.m.

The power remains out for eight customers in the Popkum area; B.C. Hydro has updated the estimated on time to be 9 p.m. 

The right lane of eastbound Highway 1 remains closed at this time in the Herrling Island area as firefighters work. 

Update: 12:49 p.m.

The wildfire near Herrling Island is now classified as "being held." The B.C. Wildfire Service suspects the fire is human-caused. 

Update:

The wildfire near Herrling Island has caused the closure of one lane of eastbound Highway 1 between exits 146 and 151, creating significant delays.

The wildfire has grown to one hectare. A B.C. Wildfire Service helicopter is on the scene, and both the BCWS and Popkum Fire Department have been called in. 

Original Story:

A small wildfire has been reported off of Highway 1 near Herrling Island on Monday (July 15) morning.

The wildfire is under one hectare and is currently listed as out of control, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service. The cause is under investigation.

More to come.