As per reports, the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) has expanded its evacuation order to include additional properties in the Little Qualicum River Village due to the wildfire at Cameron Lake. The fire on Wesley Ridge, on the backside of the lake, continues to be listed as out of control by the British Columbia (B.C.) Wildfire Service at 125 hectares. The RDN has also updated its evacuation alert as of Friday (01 August) at 2245 hours (local time) to include Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park, Little Qualicum Falls campground and day use area.

Residents and visitors at Spider Lake, on the other side of the ridge, have been asked to stay close to shore as the lake is being used a as a source for ongoing air support. People travelling on highway four along Cameron Lake are being cautioned not to stop along the way. All beaches and pullouts along the lake are closed. While the highway has not closed, drivers have been asked to remain updated about road conditions.