Lightning storm sparks 11 new wildfires on Vancouver Island, more could emerge in coming days @chek_media

Lightning storm sparks 11 new wildfires on Vancouver Island, more could emerge in coming days @chek_media

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

A powerful lightning storm that swept across Vancouver Island Saturday night has sparked at least 11 new wildfires, with the BC Wildfire Service warning more could emerge in the days ahead.

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Lightning storm sparks 11 new wildfires on Vancouver Island, more could emerge in coming days