Wildfire posted Jul 30, 2024 @ 12:40pm by Megan Trudeau

UPDATE: Sooke Potholes wildfire now being held

(Update: July 30, 2024 @ 12:40 pm) - The wildfire that has been burning in Sooke Potholes Regional Park on Vancouver Island since July 22, 2024 is now listed as being held.

<who> BCWS/ An aerial photo of the fire on July 29, 2024

The fire is no longer considered out of control, and is expected to remain within it's current perimeter based on projected conditions.

Estimated at 230 hectares, crews have been able to make good progress on containment in recent days.

Parks and trails in the area remain closed. For more information, visit the CRD website.

(Original story: July 29, 2024 @ 8:40 am) -

BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says that good progress has been made on the wildfire in Sooke Potholes Regional Park.

The fire is currently estimated at 230 hectares, and no significant growth was reported in last night’s update.

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It is still classified as out of control, however BCWS shared that crews and aviation resources continue to make good progress containing the south and north flanks of the fire, working west to east.

The west flank along the Sooke River is 100% contained.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) is still asking people to stay away from the area, and has closed several regional parks and trails in the area.

Visitors are asked to avoid accessing these areas through other regional or provincial parks.

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