BC Wildfire Service crews are battling a wildfire that has sparked in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island.
The wildfire service said the fire ignited on Saturday afternoon near Cowichan River, around 10 kilometres west of Duncan.
The fire is currently just over 4 hectares and has been deemed as burning out of control.
No structures are being threatened at the time, according to officials.
Sixteen firefighters, a helicopter and two water tenders are working the fire
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Crews are working hard to set up containment lines for the wildfire, as the service said they expect winds to pick up on Monday.
Officials said the fire is believed to have been human-caused, but that the investigation is in its early stages.
A special weather statement has been issued for strong winds in the region by Environment Canada.
“The fire experienced some growth (on Sunday),” said Julia Caranci, A BC Wildfire Service fire information officer.
“We know the winds are coming in (on Monday) and we are prepared for that.”
It’s another stark reminder that B.C’s wildfire season is not over, as the province is experiencing drought conditions across the province.
The eastern section of Vancouver Island remains in Drought Level 4, according to the province.
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