Twenty-five firefighting personnel are on scene on Monday, aided by heavy equipment and air support as needed.
On scene are firefighters from the East Wellington Fire Department.
Kelly said there is no immediate threat from the fire to any homes or infrastructure in the region.
“The good thing about this fire in Mason creek is that it has road access, and so we’re able to get crews and heavy equipment to it quickly, action it overnight, and continue to draw in resources as necessary.”
BCWS has mapped the start around five and a half kilometres due west of Extension and nearly seven kilometres from the Nanaimo Parkway by Harewood.
Flames were clearly visible from areas south of Nanaimo on Sunday night.
Weather across the region is expected to be hot and dry over the coming days, with forecasted highs over 30 degrees Celsius on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 26, cooling slightly into the mid-to-high 20s by the weekend.
“We have seen some activity in this area. We do have this warming drying condition, which is very unique for late August, after a period of extended drought in the summer, so our fuels are very susceptible to ignition and spread,” Kelly added.
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