US EditionNew Wildfire Discovered Near Nanaimo as Heat Records Fall on Vancouver Island
The wildfire at Manson Creek covers 7.7 hectares and is classified as out-of-control, with no evacuation orders issued and cause under investigation, B.C. Wildfire Service said.
- B.C. Wildfire Service reported a new wildfire burned 7.7 hectares overnight southwest of Nanaimo.
- With the origin still under review, the fire's cause remains under investigation and BC Wildfire Service has not specified which personnel were dispatched to fight it.
- Crews discovered the fire about two kilometres west of Nanaimo Lakes Road and South Forks Road, burning near Blackjack Forest Service Road, and East Wellington Fire Department noted the blaze behind Mount Benson with no evacuation alerts or orders.
- The incident adds to recent mid‑Island fires, with the Manson Creek wildfire burning 7.7 hectares overnight and acknowledged by East Wellington Fire Department Sunday night.
- Nanaimo recorded a record 33.3 C on Aug. 24, and authorities use both 'Manson Creek' and 'Mason Creek' names for the wildfire discovered that day.
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