Strathcona Provincial Park wildfire (V81465) out of control at 0.09 hectares

BC Wildfire Service lists a new wildfire in Strathcona Provincial Park as Out of Control at an estimated 0.09 hectares. The incident was discovered on August 10, 2025 and is tracked under the Coastal Fire Centre as V81465. Status and size may change as crews update the official record; we’ll keep this article current through the day.

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At a glance

• Status: Out of Control (OC)
• Size: 0.09 hectares (estimated)
• Discovered: Aug. 10, 2025
• Last updated (official): Aug. 10, 2025 at 5:28 a.m. PDT
• Incident number: V81465
• Region: Coastal Fire Centre
• Location: Augerpoint Trailhead

What “Out of Control” means

“Out of Control” indicates the wildfire is not contained and is continuing to spread and/or is not responding to suppression efforts under current and forecast conditions.

Island context

• The incident is within Strathcona Provincial Park on central Vancouver Island. Travel plans and backcountry use should always account for current fire activity and any area advisories.
• Conditions and smoke can change quickly with wind and terrain. Check official sources before heading out.

What you can do

• Report a wildfire: 1‑800‑663‑5555 or *5555 on cell
• Check current bans/restrictions: BCWS Fire bans and restrictions
• Stay informed on status changes via the incident page below

Sources

• Official incident page (V81465): wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fireYear=2025&incidentNumber=V81465
• Wildfire control status definitions: gov.bc.ca — Wildfire control status

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Editor’s note: Updated 2025-08-10 — We’ll refresh this story as the BC Wildfire Service posts new information.