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.