Wildfire Sparked North of Duncan, Minimal Growth Overnight
Fire crews are responding to a suspected human-caused blaze that has burned about 1 hectare and remains out of control, officials said.
- On Monday, the BC Wildfire Service responded to a wildfire on Mount Prevost in the Cowichan Valley near Duncan. The blaze prompted an immediate response from firefighting crews.
- Officials suspect the fire is human-caused, though details on how it started remain unreleased. Human-caused wildfires can result from accidental or intentional actions.
- Designated V60767, the blaze covers about one hectare within the Coastal Fire Centre and is classified as out of control, spreading beyond its current perimeter.
- Currently, there are no evacuation orders, alerts, or area restrictions in place. The Wildfire Service will post updates through local governments or First Nations if needed.
- Fire crews are actively responding with three initial attack crews, two water tenders, one resource officer, and two helicopters. The situation remains active as teams work to contain the blaze.
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Wildfire burning on Mount Prevost in North Cowichan
A wildfire has broken out on Mount Prevost near Duncan. The fire was discovered on Monday, July 6, according to the BC Wildfire Service. The fire is listed as out of control, meaning it is spreading or expected to spread beyond the current perimeter or control line and it is currently about 1 hectare in size. It is suspected to be human-caused. As of 4:30 p.m. on Monday there were no alerts or evacuations listed due to the fire. BC Wildfire Serv…
Crews respond to Mount Prevost wildfire
A suspected human-caused wildfire has broken out on Mount Prevost near Duncan, prompting a response from the BC Wildfire Service. The fire, designated V60767, was discovered July 6, and is burning on approximately one hectare of land within the Coastal Fire Centre. As of 3:24 p.m., the wildfire is classified as out of control, meaning it is spreading or is expected to spread beyond its current perimeter or established control lines. The BC Wildf…
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