You may notice more hazy skies in the Valley as winds bring smoke north from a fire burning near Sooke.
As of July 23rd, The BC Wildfire Service reported that the out-of-control fire is now 30 hectares and east of the Sooke River near Sooke Potholes Regional Park.
On July 22nd BCWS responded to the fire with 3 initial attack crews and helicopters providing bucketing support.
BCWS believes the fire to be human-caused.
The District of Sooke says that the Sooke Potholes Park, Spring Salmon Campground and trails leading into the park will be closed until further notice.
