A small wildfire west of Nanaimo was sparked overnight Wednesday, May 13, with crews on scene to limit spread. More crews are expected Thursday. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
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Second fire in a week sparks near Nanaimo Lakes Rd.
May 14, 2026 | 8:54 AM
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NANAIMO — Coastal Fire Centre crews have spent the night actioning a new wildfire start west of the city.
Reported late Wednesday, May 13, the fire is burning just north of Nanaimo Lakes Rd., near the intersection with South Forks Rd., and was measured at around 1.1 hectares early Thursday, May 14, and remains out of control.
Initial attack crews, heavy equipment, and a Fire Centre officer worked through the night and into Thusday morning on the scene, with more crews due to arrive early Thursday morning.
It’s believed to be human-caused and is less than a kilometre north of an under-control wildfire discovered a week ago.
