A 79-hectare blaze near Gerald Creek is being held. It was sparked by lightning on Aug. 18. Image from BC Wildfire Service.
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All Vancouver Island wildfires held or under control

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

All active wildfires on Vancouver Island are being held or are under control as of noon Aug. 31, according to the BC Wildfire Service.

Several wildfires were sparked by lightning in the North Island region in August.

The B.C. Wildfire Service says nine wildfires remain active in the North Island, with the largest being a 79-hectare blaze near Gerald Creek that is classified as being held.

Wildfire activity in the North Island region as of noon, Aug. 31.
Image from BC Wildfire Service’s website.

Of those nine fires, eight are being held and one is under control.

A fire west of Chemainus near Chipman Creek is also under control, while a blaze north of Port Renfrew is being held.

Southern Vancouver Island wildfire activity as of noon, Aug. 31.
Image from BC Wildfire Service’s website.

Both fires are less than one hectare and are believed to have been caused by lightning.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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