Other than the Cameron Bluffs wildfire, there are four active wildfires on Vancouver Island including one near Sayward.
“Mowing your lawn. Cleaning your gutters. Storing combustibles at least 10 metres away from your house,” the website says. “These are just three of the many simple tasks that could make you the hero of your home if the wildfire got too close for comfort.”
If you see a wildfire, Kelly says the BC Wildfire Service recently launched an app that includes a reporting tool which will automatically generate map coordinates of the fire when you submit a photo. Alternatively, you can call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.The Newcastle Creek wildfire, which is west of Sayward, remains at 208 hectares and is being held. This means it is not expected to spread further under the current conditions.
“It’s not showing any growth toward Sayward or any other community,” said Kelly. “[Crews] would still be working on it at this time and they made that decision that they feel that it is under control.” There are 11 firefighters and one helicopter working at this fire that was discovered on May 29. The cause of the fire is suspected to be humans.On Monday, another fire was discovered between Campbell River and Sayward that is listed as out of control.This fire is near Highway 19, according to the
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