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Update: Comox Lake wildfire out-of-control, Coastal Wildfire Service

Update as of July 21, 2025 at 6:42 p.m; Coastal Wildfire Service says the fire remains out of control, but has grown to four hectares in size.

A wildfire near Comox Lake has been discovered by the B-C Wildfire Service, and people are advised to stay away from the area.

The fire is currently around four hectares in size, and according to the Coastal Wildfire Service, it’s out of control.
They suspect the fire is human-caused and may spread beyond its current perimeter.
Crews have responded to the blaze, including two helicopters and two officers, along with air tankers.
Recreational structures are in the area, but the BC Wildfire Service says there is no immediate risk to structures or infrastructure.  
According to the BC Wildfire Service, there are currently 594 wildfires in the province, and 60 per cent of them are believed to be human-caused.
So far over 715,000 hectares of land have been burned.

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