A wildfire which began burning in the vicinity of Mount Prevost near Duncan last Thursday is still out of control but is being maintained at 32-hectares.
The fire, now known as Copper Canyon, is burning on the north slope of Mount Prevost.
It was discovered in the Holyoak Creek area on Thursday, August 5th and grew to 32 hectares in size over the weekend and is suspected to be human-caused.
A state of local emergency is in place.
Despite erratic weather on Saturday, which included 40 kilometre an hour wind, fire crews were able to stop the fire from growing.
Fire guard work continued today with machinery arriving on site, and firefighting personnel and resources were active again today.
An air tanker, three helicopters, 24 firefighters, three water tanks, and an excavator have been deployed to fight the wildfires.
Last week, The Cowichan Valley Regional District and BC Wildfire Centre issued an evacuation order for 7990 Mount Prevost Road.
No other evacuation orders have been issued.
On Friday, fire information officer for Coastal Fire Centre, Dorthe Jakobsen, told Victoria Buzz that the smoky, dry conditions are presenting challenges to emergency responders.
This past weekend, sporadic rain hit Vancouver Island.
Campbell River and the Comox Valley experienced a powerful wind and rain storm, causing flash floods and power outages.
Unfortunately, the Duncan area only saw mild mist and rain.
Residents living in the area should check the BC Wildfire dashboard to monitor the current situation.
Another update from the Cowichan Valley Regional District is expected today.
