The BC Wildfire Service is warning that warmer and drier weather this week could lead to “potentially volatile conditions” as crews battle the Nohomin Creek wildfire near Lytton.

Information Officer, Nicole Bonnet, says an increase in temperatures could mean a spike in fire activity and fire behaviour earlier in the day, even if overnight conditions are favourable.

“So it is something we are mindful of,” she said.

“We’ve got a lot of crews on the ground, we’ve got a lot of eyes in the sky, and so we’ll always be monitoring and we’ve got the ability to adjust as we need, depending on what the fire activity is doing out there.”

Monday’s firefight was challenged by winds of up to 60 km/hr in the afternoon, but Bonnet says containment lines on the south, east and north flanks held up well. While those three flanks are “exhibiting minimal fire activity,” the western flank remains active in steep and inoperable terrain.

“A coordinated approach in the response and protection of the Stein Valley Nlaka’pamux Heritage Park will continue to be a priority,” Bonnet added.

“A representative from Lytton First Nation that specializes in archeological site and cultural values is working with structure protection specialists and BCWS crews to identify cultural values along the beginning of the Stein Valley walking path and will be providing guidance and recommendations on the best options for protection of those values.”

At least six properties were destroyed with more than 100 forced to leave their homes on the west side of the Fraser River.

The cause of the fire, which broke out last Thursday, has yet to be determined.

For the latest on the fire, go here.