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Wildfire near Shawnigan Lake considered under control

The blaze is the only wildfire burning on Vancouver Island.
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Shawnigan wildfire considered under controlThe McGee Creek wildfire was discovered west of Shawnigan Lake on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. B.C. WILDFIRE SERVICE

A small wildfire west of Shawnigan Lake remained about 0.24 hectares in size and was considered under control on Wednesday evening.

It is the only wildfire on Vancouver Island, and it had been considered out of control on Tuesday, when it was first discovered.

The fire is believed to be human-caused and is burning near the end of Rebecca Road at McGee Creek, in a former cut block of slash.

Upcoming weather includes a chance of rain Thursday in Victoria and Duncan, and much of the rest of eastern Vancouver Island.

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