The smoke from the out-of-control wildfire near Sayward on Vancouver Island that started on Monday at around 5:30 pm (human caused) has now reached south of Nanaimo Tuesday morning. The smoke is moderate at this time but persons with respiratory concerns should take precautions. The wildfire near Port Renfrew is now controlled, and the one near Port Alberni has been extinguished.
On the upside, the Sayward fire smoke should give us some colourful sunsets.
Report all Thetis Island daytime smoke columns to 911.
Thank you for being vigilant at the start of this Wildfire season.
Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
TIVFD
