The Coastal Fire Centre is keeping watch on six wildfires in Strathcona Provincial Park, which were recently started by lightning.
The fires are located to the west of Buttle Lake, and during current hot and windy conditions, smoke is visible in Campbell River, the Comox Valley, and Gold River. Most are under one hectare but the fire near Mount Con Reid is 60 hectares and out of control.
BC Wildfire Service says the fires are in a remote location on dangerously steep terrain, where there is no way for crews to safely get in and fight them. However, the service says the fires do not pose a risk to public safety or infrastructure. If they begin to pose a threat, targeted action will be taken.
The service says given the long-term forecast and drought conditions, some of the fires may continue to burn and produce smoke into the fall.
