Weather Forcast

SYNOPSIS: Hot and dry conditions continue with changes beginning toward cooling temperatures today (Thursday), a rise in minimum RH values and winds continue to be moderate. There is a risk of thunderstorms through a good portion of CoFC this afternoon and evening. It’s expected any lightning will be on the dry side and very little rain will be produced. Friday will see mostly seasonal temperatures. A risk of thunderstorms remains for tomorrow with most activity expected east of the Coastal Fire Centre.

OUTLOOK: Saturday to Monday: Unstable conditions continue into the weekend,
along with a downturn in fire behaviour. Temperatures will be seasonal for most of the fire
centre and minimum RH values continue to recover. The eastern side of the Pemberton and Fraser fire zones remain the direst spots but improve from where they have been. It looks to be quiet storm wise through the weekend. Winds take a small uptick in gusts into Sunday with 30-40 km/h gusts expected. As the low from the Pacific continues to push inland showers and rain are expected in the northern zones late Monday.

Active Fires

• Bear Creek (V1110) - Fraser Zone - 65 ha - Out of Control
  • This fire was reported in the late afternoon on July 29.
  • We responded with Initial Attack and aviation resources.
  • On July 30, two unit-crews and aviation resources were assigned to this fire.
  • This fire is suspected to be human caused.

• Cogburn Creek (V11010) - Fraser Zone - 3.4 ha - Under Control
• Alexandra Bridge Park (V10998) - Fraser Zone - 2.5 ha -Under Control
• V10830 - Fraser Zone - 0.8 ha - Being Held

• Comox Lake Fire (V81029) - North Island Zone - 5.6 ha - Under Control
  • This fire was reported on July 21 and responded to with a swift initial response, including Initial Attack crews, helicopters and air tankers.
  • On July 23, the status of this fire was changed to Under Control, which means a wildfire that is not projected to grow beyond the current perimeter.
• Nahmint Mountain (V70527) - Mid-Island Zone - 19.8 ha - Being Held
• Barsby Lake Fire (V61089) - South Island Zone - 2.24 ha -Under Control
  • This fire was reported on July 27, and we responded quickly with three Initial Attack crews, two response officers, along with air tanker support. Additional Night Vision Imaging System aircraft worked into the night on Sunday to.
  • On July 29 the status of this fire was moved to Under Control.
• Nanaimo River Road (V61030) - South Island Zone - 3 ha - Under Control
  • Reported on July 21 and responded to with initial attack crews, helicopters and air tankers.
  • On July 23, the status of this fire was changed to Under Control.

For the most up to date information on fire incidents, visit the BC Wildfire Dashboard

Smaller, human-caused bush fires continue to plague many of the Cowichan Valley fire departments daily and a quick response by the local departments with mutual aid is usually able to keep these fires from escalating to the Provincial response. Those fires are not included on the BC Wildfire Dashboard

Thetis Island continues, along with the South and Mid-Island Zone to be in EXTREME fire danger class rating. Please take advantage of our Fire Smart Home Preparedness Plan and contact Stu Downey at firesmartthetisisland@gmail.com for more information or a FireSmart Wildfire Exposure Assessment for your property.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.