Three new wildfires caused by lightning sparked northwest of Campbell River Friday, two are listed out of control, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
Among the two out of control fires, a fire labelled V80937 sparked near Tlowils Lake, measuring 0.009 hectares as of 4:16 p.m.
Further west, the second out of control wildfire sparked just south of Highway 19. The Eve River fire V80955 currently sits at .009 hectares, says the service.
The third wildfire discovered Friday is listed under control V80936. Located near White River, and White River Park, it measures .009 hectares.
All three wildfires are in the same north region of the Island.
“When lightning strikes an object it can release enough heat to ignite a tree or other fuels,” states BCWS.
For the latest updates, visit the BC Wildfire Service.
Friday morning, Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for most of Vancouver Island, including the North Island.
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In the midst of the storms, the north Island community Port Hardy kicked off its biggest event of the year today. For nearly five decades, FILOMI Days draws thousands to the community over the three-day weekend. With heavy rain and thunder and lightning in the forecast, organizers hope the events can continue.
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