An out-of-control wildfire that grew to 32-hectares within a week near Duncan is now being held, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
The Copper Canyon wildfire was discovered in the Holyoak Creek area on Thursday, August 5th in the vicinity of Mount Prevost near Duncan last Thursday; it is suspected to be human-caused.
Officials with Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) indicated that the fire is not likely to spread beyond existing or predetermined boundaries under the prevailing and forecasted conditions.
Despite erratic weather on Saturday, which included 40 kilometre an hour wind, fire crews were able to stop the fire from growing.
An air tanker, three helicopters, 24 firefighters, three water tanks, and an excavator were deployed to fight the wildfires.
The CVRD confirmed that the resources currently committed to the fire were able to sufficiently suppress the fire.
Last week, The CVRD and BC Wildfire Centre issued an evacuation order for 7990 Mount Prevost Road.
No other evacuation orders were issued.
Last week, fire information officer for Coastal Fire Centre, Dorthe Jakobsen, told Victoria Buzz that the smoky, dry conditions were presenting challenges to emergency responders at Copper Canyon.
This past weekend, sporadic rain hit Vancouver Island. Unfortunately, the Duncan area only saw mild mist and rain.
