A fire on Quadra Island has been reduced from four hectares to one and a half is now being listed as being held, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS)
First reported on Thursday afternoon (Aug. 17), it is located at Village Bay Lake. It is currently being fought by three initial fire crews. More crews were on the scene initially, including helicopters and bird-dog airplanes.
According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, the fire is suspected to be human caused. The Quadra Island Fire Department, who is assisting the BCWS on scene, wrote in a Facebook post that residents should avoid the area.
At this time, there is no risk to critical infrastructure or homes and there are no evacuation orders or area restrictions. The roads are open and not currently impacted by the fire. However, residents and visitors are encouraged to avoid the area.
The Strathcona Regional District has activated an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to support the response to this fire. The Quadra Island Emergency Program volunteers are also assisting to support the EOC and liaise with community organizations.
Updates regarding the fire are being shared via SRD’s Alertable notification system and on the SRD website. All residents of the region are encouraged to sign up at srd.ca/alerts.
For more Information and to receive notifications:
Visit BC Wildfire Services @ https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status or download the BC Wildfire Service mobile app.