A wildfire is “burning out of control” between Sooke and Port Renfrew.
First discovered Sunday (July 13), the fire is currently 0.38 hectares in size as of Monday morning (July 14).
The fire is located northeast of Highway 14 on the Kludahk Trail, and its cause is currently under investigation. There are no current area restrictions near the incident.
Another 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.”