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Four small wildfires near Strathcona Park being held

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

The B.C. Wildfire Service has identified four new wildfires southwest of Strathcona Provincial Park.

The fires are near Holiday Creek, Elbow Creek, Saunders Creek and Trio Mountain.

All four are less than one hectare in size and are believed to have been caused by lightning.

The fires are being held.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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