An “out of control” wildfire burning north of Sooke has grown sixfold since it was first discovered Monday morning (July 14).
As of 4:46 p.m., the Grass Lake fire – previously called the Mary Vine Creek – is 1.2 hectares in size.
The fire is located in the Sea to Sea Regional Park, with one initial attack crew, two helicopters and one air tanker in attendance.
BC Wildfire Service say the fire is human caused.
"Capital Regional District Parks has closed all trails within one kilometre of the incident," said a statement by BC Wildfire Service. "There is no immediate threat to values; however, smoke is highly visible from areas around the Capital Regional District."
Another fire between Sooke and Port Renfrew, first reported Sunday (July 13), is now “being held” as of Monday morning (July 14).
The Ivanhoe Creek fire, located northeast of Highway 14 on the Kludahk Trail, is 0.44 hectares in size, with two initial attack crews in attendance.
Its cause is currently under investigation, and there are no current area restrictions near the incident.
The wildfire at Harris Creek near Pacific Marine Road, first reported July 2, is under control, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
The size of the fire between Port Renfrew and Lake Cowichan stands at 5.36-hectares, with two initial attack crews assigned.
“BC Wildfire Service crews will begin demobilization efforts for Harris Creek wildfire today and crews will travel back to their home bases,” said the BC Wildfire Service July 11. “An aerial scan of the wildfire perimeter will be taken for monitoring.”
