An overnight fire burned just under half a hectare and prompted some nearby residents to pull out hoses in case it spread
Unprecedented dry conditions in the capital region are raising the risk of brush fires that pose a danger to both residents and responders, says Victoria’s fire chief.
The Summit Park fire is “a classic example” of that risk, he said, noting that it was in a hilly, rocky area with access challenges. Crews kept it in check, but wind and other factors can cause small fires to spread very quickly, he said.The 4.5-hectare park has many grassy areas and a large stand of Garry oaks, and is bordered by houses.
There is evidence of activity in the area of the Summit Park fire, including broken glass and cigarette butts, said Atkinson, adding the number of fires linked to the public’s actions is infuriating. Smoking is not allowed at any time in Victoria’s parks, and open burning is prohibited at all times of the year.Across the Island, the fire danger continues to be extreme. Four wildfires are burning, down from five now that a small fire in the Sooke area has been extinguished, said Coastal Fire Centre information officer Gordon Robinson.
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