The Capital Regional District says the fire is not currently deemed a risk to the watershed or its tree canopy, but it is being monitored
An out-of-control wildfire in Sooke Potholes Regional Park is burning about five kilometres from the region’s water-supply area. But the Capital Regional District said Tuesday the fire is not currently deemed a risk to the watershed or its tree canopy.
Ash from a wildfire that falls in the water reservoir can increase the turbidity of the water and render UV disinfection ineffective. Wood ash is also a nutrient, making the water more susceptible to algae blooms. She said on Tuesday afternoon there were four B.C. Wildfire Service attack crews on site as well as 10 Capital Regional District contractors.
He described the area where the fire is burning as “steep, vertical and dense,” making it difficult for firefighters to tackle. Tait said an emergency command centre had been set up for resources sent by the municipality’s mutual-aid partners, and municipal employees have been told it’s “all hands on deck” to aid in the firefighting efforts.The bulletin said fine particles in wildfire smoke pose the greatest risk, with seniors, young children and people with chronic illnesses among those most likely to be affected.
There has been lightning in other parts of the province but none is in the immediate Island forecast, she said.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sooke Potholes Park closes, campground evacuated after wildfire spottedThree initial-attack B.C. Wildfire Service crews and three helicopters with water buckets were sent to the scene near the East Sooke River, about nine kilometres from Sooke
Read more »
Sooke Potholes closed due to human-caused wildfire near parkIndependent and employee owned - local news stories, weather, sports, events and more
Read more »
UPDATE: Wildfire in Sooke Potholes Regional park grows to 5 hectaresSooke Potholes Regional Park is closed until further notice
Read more »
Wildfire closes Sooke Potholes Park, campground evacuatedThree initial-attack B.C. Wildfire Service crews and three helicopters with water buckets were sent to the scene east of the Sooke River, about nine kilometres from Sooke
Read more »
Sooke Potholes wildfire remains out of controlIndependent and employee owned - local news stories, weather, sports, events and more
Read more »
Book review: Cruising guides point the way to go on local watersLatest edition of Dreamspeaker series covers Victoria and Sooke and as far north as Nanaimo
Read more »