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Crews Respond to Wildfire on Bald Mountain Near Youbou
Crews and a helicopter are responding as officials say the 0.57-hectare blaze was believed to be human-caused.
- On Sept 18, 2026, the BC Wildfire Service classified the Bald Mountain wildfire near Youbou as out of control after crews discovered the blaze on the west side of Bald Mountain Park on Thursday.
- While some Vancouver Island areas received recent rainfall, the Cowichan Valley remains extremely dry, increasing wildfire vulnerability; officials believe the blaze is human-caused.
- Both ground personnel and a helicopter are currently fighting the fire on Bald Mountain, which spans 0.57 hectares of steep, challenging terrain near Cowichan Lake.
- The Wildfire Service reports the fire poses no current threat to public safety or infrastructure, and no evacuation orders exist, though residents may see smoke and firefighting aircraft.
- Investigations led by the Wildfire Service, RCMP, and Compliance and Enforcement Branch into the fire's origin are often complex and time-consuming, with more details to be provided as they become available.
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