The BC Wildfire Service says the fire burning near Pemberton, B.C. has been held, but more than 100 wildfires continue to burn in the province.

The new designation for the Signal Hill Wildfire, which was first discovered on July 15 means that the fire is projected to remain within its current boundaries.

The Village of Pemberton says in its latest update to residents that this change represents an “important milestone” in the fight against the fire, which is suspected to be caused by humans.

But the update also says that the current evacuation alert for parts of the village and the evacuation order for an area south of the community remain in place.

It says that residents must continue to follow all evacuation measures and stay informed through official channels.

The wildfire service says that the fire’s current size is just under one square-kilometre.

Other figures from BC Wildfire Service show 107 active wildfires across British Columbia, most of them concentrated in the southern interior, including Boston Bar, where the Brunswick Creek and Ainslie Creek fire continue to burn out of control.

That community, as well as other areas around it remain subject to evacuation order.

The wildfire service says in a statement that 401 evacuees are receiving support across British Columbia.

It says that 580 properties are on evacuation orders, and 1,805 properties are on evacuation alert.