There are 35 new fires on Vancouver Island as a result of lightning strikes over the weekend.
Dorthe Jacobson, with the Coastal Fire Service, says most of them are remote.
On the Sunshine Coast, there is a small fire at Twin Creeks. The BC Wildfire Service is reporting the fire is point zero one of a hectare and person caused.
Southwest of Nanaimo, Jacobson says firefighters will be working on the Nanaimo Lakes Fire for a while yet…..
However, Jacobson says that fire is 40 per cent contained, or more now.
The evacuation order there has been downgraded to an alert. The evacuation alert that was in place for 77 homes has also now been rescinded.
In the Cowichan Valley, fire crews have been watching for hot spots at Maple Mountain. The evacuation alert for areas of Osborne Bay Road has been lifted.
