BC Wildfire Service says a new fire, as shown in this handout photo, which was discovered Sunday on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, is burning out of control. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout-BC Wildfire Service (Mandatory Credit)
Mount Jack wildfire is burning out of control near Sooke, B.C.
Sep 22, 2026 | 9:16 AM
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BC Wildfire Service says a new fire is burning out of control on southern Vancouver Island.
The service says in a social media post that crews are responding to the Mount Jack wildfire, which is burning about four kilometres west of Sooke River and south of Mount Jack.
It says the fire was discovered late Sunday and has grown to a 1/2 square kilometre amid warm and dry conditions.
The service says smoke from the fire can be seen as far north as Shawnigan Lake and in Greater Victoria.
