Nanaimo Lakes wildfire grows to 14.5 hectares

July 4, 2018, Nanaimo, B.C. – Despite recent rains, the fire threat level for the Nanaimo area remains moderate to high. A blaze currently burning in the Nanaimo Lakes area grew to 14.5-hectares (nearly 36-acres) by Tuesday afternoon after sparking on Sunday, July 1. Nanaimo News Now reports. | READ MORE