Multiple BC Wildfire Service officers are on site again on Friday, Aug. 1.
“We have 46 firefighting resources working that fire today, they are being supported by our aviation resources, helicopters and water skimmers,” Kimberly Kelly, Coastal Fire Centre information officer, said. “We have heavy equipment working in the area as well as structure protection resources en route.”
Those resources will be deployed primarily along the northeastern flank once they arrive on scene, to prevent the fire spreading to homes nearby.
Crews on scene have said the fire is difficult to battle given the steep terrain.
Kelly added the weather slowly turning has helped.
“We are seeing cooler temperatures and better relative humidity recovery which is beneficial to us in terms of those fine fuels getting some moisture and dew in them overnight.”
Evacuation orders by the Regional District of Nanaimo remain in place for properties along the northern shores of Cameron Lake, while a select number of homes northeast of the fire are under evacuation alert.
Those residents have been instructed to prepare to leave on short notice, and ensure go-bags are packed with essential items including important documents, medications and personal items.
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