The BC Wildfire Service has identified several fire starts on Vancouver Island since Thursday, Aug. 13, including the Rosewall Creek fire south of Fanny Bay (pictured) which is now under control. Image from BC Wildfire Service.
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5 small North Island wildfires out of control after dozens sparked by lightning

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

Lightning strikes have sparked more than a dozen small wildfires on the North Island since Thursday, Aug. 13.

Most of the 17 active fires on Vancouver Island are less than one hectare in size and are now classified as held or under control.

The fires are located near Gold River, Woss Lake and south of Port Hardy.

The BC Wildfire Service has five fires listed as out of control in the North Island region, including two that were discovered Monday, Aug. 17. None is threatening structures or critical infrastructure.

A human-caused wildfire that started Saturday south of Fanny Bay and grew to about half a hectare is also under control.

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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