Sooke Hills wildfire expands to 15 hectares
A human-caused wildfire in the Sooke Hills near Sooke, British Columbia, grew from two to 15 hectares by Monday afternoon. Smoke was visible across Greater Victoria, while officials said Juan de Fuca Park and Highway 14 were not affected at that time.
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What happened
The wildfire is in the Sooke Hills, about four kilometres west of the Sooke River and south of Mount Jack. [2][3]
References for this detail (2)
- Sooke wildfire grows to 15 hectares, smoke visible across South Islandcampbellrivermirror.com · Recorded source date: Sep 22, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC
- Sooke wildfire grows to 15 hectares, smoke visible across South Islandnanaimobulletin.com · Recorded source date: Sep 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC
The fire grew from an initially reported two hectares to 15 hectares by Monday afternoon. [2][3]
References for this detail (2)
- Sooke wildfire grows to 15 hectares, smoke visible across South Islandcampbellrivermirror.com · Recorded source date: Sep 22, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC
- Sooke wildfire grows to 15 hectares, smoke visible across South Islandnanaimobulletin.com · Recorded source date: Sep 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC
Smoke was visible from Victoria’s Inner Harbour and could also be visible in the Cowichan Valley. [2][3]
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- Sooke wildfire grows to 15 hectares, smoke visible across South Islandcampbellrivermirror.com · Recorded source date: Sep 22, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC
- Sooke wildfire grows to 15 hectares, smoke visible across South Islandnanaimobulletin.com · Recorded source date: Sep 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC
BC Wildfire Service said firefighting aircraft and smoke could be visible to motorists, with no impacts to Juan de Fuca Park or Highway 14 at that time. [2][3]
References for this detail (2)
- Sooke wildfire grows to 15 hectares, smoke visible across South Islandcampbellrivermirror.com · Recorded source date: Sep 22, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC
- Sooke wildfire grows to 15 hectares, smoke visible across South Islandnanaimobulletin.com · Recorded source date: Sep 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC
Context from the sources
A separate smaller fire, the Pat Phillip Creek wildfire, was discovered near Juan de Fuca Provincial Park on September 20. [1]
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- [1] 2nd 'out of control' wildfire discovered in Sooke region | Parksville Qualicum Newspqbnews.com
- [3] Sooke wildfire grows to 15 hectares, smoke visible across South Islandnanaimobulletin.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3, detail 4
- [2] Sooke wildfire grows to 15 hectares, smoke visible across South Islandcampbellrivermirror.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3, detail 4
What this could mean for you
Smoke or firefighting aircraft could affect visibility for motorists near Highway 14.
The expanding fire is producing smoke and drawing aviation resources near the roadway.
Reported basis: [2][3] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Smoke reaches the highway or firefighting operations require traffic controls.
Possible time frame: days, if those conditions hold.
Nearby residents could face changing access or safety conditions if the fire expands toward populated areas.
The wildfire was still growing and was described in an earlier update as out of control.
Reported basis: [1] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: The perimeter advances beyond current control lines or authorities issue warnings.
Possible consequences, not a forecast. Their relevance depends on your location and the conditions above.
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What changes the outlook
Risk increases if…
The fire continues expanding beyond current control lines.
Authorities report impacts to Highway 14, Juan de Fuca Park or nearby communities.
Pressure eases if…
Firefighters contain the perimeter and stop its growth.
Officials confirm that smoke and access impacts are diminishing.
Still unclear
Whether the fire’s perimeter, control status or nearby impacts changed after the Monday afternoon update.
Whether additional closures or evacuation measures were later required.
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Sources (3)
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Published 9:55 am Monday, September 21, 2026 A wildfire in the Sooke Hills has grown to 10 hectares overnight. The fire was first discovered Sunday…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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Published 3:09 pm Monday, September 21, 2026 A human-caused wildfire near Sooke continues to grow in size with smoke visible across Greater Victoria. First discovered…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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Published 3:09 pm Monday, September 21, 2026 A human-caused wildfire near Sooke continues to grow in size with smoke visible across Greater Victoria. First discovered…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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