On Vancouver Island there are three active wildfires on May 29, two are suspected to be caused by people, while the third’s cause is under investigation.
The Newcastle Creek fire, which is west of Sayward, is listed as out of control and was reported to the Coastal Fire Service Monday afternoon.
The cause of this fire is under investigation, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
One of the wildfires on Vancouver Island, which is designated as under control, is the Moriarty Creek fire, just north of Englishman River.
Julia Caranci, fire information officer with the Coastal Fire Centre, says there are nine firefighters, a water tender, and industry partners responding to this fire.
“That fire is burning at rank one, so that’s a smouldering ground fire,” Caranci said. “We’re making good progress on the fire today.”
Caranci says wildfires are ranked one through six, with one being the least aggressive. A rank one, or smouldering ground fire, means there are no visible flames.
BC Wildfire Service graphic showing the six ranks of wildfires.
Another fire is the Twin Peaks Road fire, south of Port McNeill. This one is classified as under control, and the fire is not expected to spread further.
Caranci says this fire will be actively monitored until it can be declared as out.
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Laura Brougham
