# Mount Jack wildfire near Sooke

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mount-jack-wildfire-near-sooke
> Updated: 2026-09-29T16:54:53.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 3.

The Mount Jack wildfire near Sooke, British Columbia, has expanded from an initial two-hectare blaze discovered on September 20 to approximately 337.23 hectares. The fire, which is suspected to be human-caused, has been driven by warm, dry, and windy conditions.

Following recent rainfall, the BC Wildfire Service reported that fire behavior reduced to a “smouldering ground fire with no open flame,” categorized as Rank 1. As of September 26, the wildfire was classified as “being held,” with approximately 65 personnel working to expand containment.

By September 29, the wildfire was officially listed as “under control.” Officials stated the fire is not expected to spread beyond its current perimeter. Approximately 60 firefighters, including heavy equipment operators and aviation resources, continue to work on expanding containment and cooling heat areas inward from the perimeter.

While the fire does not currently pose a threat to structures, critical infrastructure, or public safety, the Capital Regional District has maintained precautionary closures for Kapoor Regional Park and the northbound Galloping Goose Regional Trail at the Spring Salmon Place Campground.

## Claims

- The Mount Jack wildfire is now classified as being held. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The wildfire covers 276.19 hectares. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Rainfall reduced fire behaviour to Rank 1, characterized as a smoldering ground fire with no open flame. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Approximately 65 firefighters and support personnel are assigned to the incident. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The fire is not currently considered a threat to structures, critical infrastructure, or public safety. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The wildfire was discovered on September 20 and is suspected to have been human-caused. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Mount Jack wildfire near Sooke listed as under control

The 337-hectare Mount Jack wildfire near Sooke, BC, is now under control. Rainfall has reduced the fire to a smouldering ground fire, and containment efforts continue.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mount-jack-wildfire-near-sooke-listed-as-under-control

### 2026-09-26: Mount Jack wildfire near Sooke classified as being held

The Mount Jack wildfire near Sooke is now classified as “being held” after rainfall reduced fire behaviour. The 276-hectare blaze is not currently a threat to structures or public safety.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mount-jack-wildfire-near-sooke-classified-as-being-held

### 2026-09-24: Mount Jack wildfire near Sooke grows to 276 hectares

The human-caused Mount Jack wildfire near Sooke, BC, has reached 276 hectares. Recent rain has reduced fire activity, though the blaze remains out of control.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mount-jack-wildfire-near-sooke-grows-to-276-hectares

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