Sooke Potholes closed as crews battle out-of-control wildfire

Officials closed the Sooke Potholes Regional Park and campground on Monday due to a new out-of-control wildfire.

The District of Sooke said the popular attraction was closed until further notice while local emergency crews and the BC Wildfire Service responded.

The Capital Regional District said the campground was being evacuated as a precaution, and urged people to avoid the area.

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The BC Wildfire Service mapped the fire at three hectares in size, and said it had deployed three initial attack crews, three response officers and three helicopters.

The fire is believed to have been started by human activity.

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