After almost two weeks of uncontrolled burning, the Wesley Ridge wildfire is now being held at 588 hectares.
According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, the fire has shown no new growth since August 11.
It says crews continue to patrol through residential areas, and operations along the northern and western sides continue to work on control lines and securing water delivery.
Smoke is still be visible on the outer edges of the fire as crews secure the perimeter.
According to a release from the regional district of Nanaimo, the evacuation order in the Little Qualicum River Falls Provincial Park area was lifted Monday, but the Cameron Lake day-use area remains on alert.
The district says the evacuation alert for 343 properties has also been lifted.
268 properties remain on alert, and 35 properties are still on evacuation order.
113 firefighters with 5 pieces of heavy equipment, and 12 helicopters are responding to the fire, with air tankers and water skimmers available to support as required.
Story by Sage Daniels
