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says the out-of-control blaze that sparked near Shawnigan Lake Tuesday is believed to be human-caused.
The wildfire at McGee Creek west of Shawnigan Lake, now under control, was 0.24 hectares, and photos sent to CHEK News show the aftermath with trees badly damaged.“The fire is 0.2 hectares in size, and the cause is still under investigation but is suspected to be human-caused,” they added in an email., either by accident or intentionally.
Human activity causes approximately 40 per cent of wildfires in B.C., according to 2023 data. The Wildfire Act summarizes wildfireThe spokesperson says 13 wildfires have been reported on Vancouver Island so far this year, with 39 throughout the Coastal Fire Centre, which includes the Island and parts of B.C.’s mainland and encompasses about 13 million hectares of land.
Robinson also urged homeowners to be fire-smart by pruning trees and shrubs, removing leaves and keeping firewood away from structures, and said people should always
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