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Leech River wildfire grows to 10 hectares, out of control

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 2:51 PM UTC · How we work

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Story summary

BC Wildfire Service says the Leech River wildfire in the Sooke Hills is out of control.
The fire grew from two to ten hectares between September 20 and September 21.
Smoke from the blaze was visible at Victoria’s Inner Harbour on September 21.
Aviation resources and ground crews are battling the fire, which remains out of control.
Motorists on Highway 14 may see smoke and aircraft, but no road impacts have been reported.

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Story summary

BC Wildfire Service says the Leech River wildfire in the Sooke Hills is out of control.
The fire grew from two to ten hectares between September 20 and September 21.
Smoke from the blaze was visible at Victoria’s Inner Harbour on September 21.
Aviation resources and ground crews are battling the fire, which remains out of control.
Motorists on Highway 14 may see smoke and aircraft, but no road impacts have been reported.