BC Wildfire Service responds to two small wildfires near Port Alberni and Rogers Creek

There are no current area restrictions near this incident.

Two small wildfires discovered on Vancouver Island over the past week are now under control or being held, according to the BC Wildfire Service.

The larger of the two, the Cold Creek wildfire, located about two kilometres east of Port Alberni, was discovered May 13 and remains classified as “being held.”

The fire is estimated at 0.67 hectares.

The BC Wildfire Service says a fire classified as “being held” is expected to remain within its current perimeter based on weather conditions, fuel conditions, and available firefighting resources.

Meanwhile, a second wildfire near Rogers Creek is now considered “under control.”

That fire was discovered Tuesday and is estimated at 0.1 hectares.

An “under control” classification means the wildfire is not expected to spread beyond its current boundaries.

No evacuation alerts or orders have been issued for either fire, and there is currently no indication either blaze poses a threat to nearby communities.

The fires come as much of British Columbia experiences warmer and drier spring weather, heading into the summer wildfire season.