2nd ‘out of control’ wildfire discovered in Sooke region
Published 9:55 am Monday, September 21, 2026
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Hours after a small wildfire was discovered near Juan de Fuca Provincial Park, a second sparked in the Sooke Hills Sunday evening (Sept. 20).
Both fires are listed by the BC Wildfire Service as ‘out of control’, meaning they are spreading or are expected to spread beyond their current perimeter or control lines.
The Leech River wildfire in the Sooke Hills is said to be two hectares in size, with aviation resources supporting response efforts.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Firefighters on the ground, with support from aviation resources, are tackling the Pat Phillip Creek, which is located between Juan De Fuca Provincial Park and Highway 14 (Sooke Road).
The fire is listed as 0.5 hectares in size.
“Smoke and firefighting aircraft may be visible to motorists travelling along Highway 14 and surrounding areas,” said a BC Wildfire Service update Sunday evening.
“There are currently no impacts to Juan De Fuca Park nor Highway 14 at this time.”
BC Wildfire Service says the fire is human-caused. They note people can start wildfires in several ways, either by accident or intentionally.