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Final update, Tugwell Fire 100% contained

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 8, 2018 by Britt SantowskiAugust 10, 2018

This will be the final update on the Tugwell Creek forest fire, unless things flare up again. The BC Wildfire Service provided the following update on late Sunday afternoon: “Excellent progress has been made on the Tugwell Creek fire, 18 … Continue reading →

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Sunday progress report on the Tugwell Creek fire

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 8, 2018 by Britt SantowskiJuly 8, 2018

An update from the Otter Point Volunteer Fire Department, posted on Sunday July 8 2018: “Spent the day running tender shuttle in support of the fire crews working the Tugwell forest fire on the south island. They seem to have … Continue reading →

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Out of danger, under control, the fire suppression work continues

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 7, 2018 by Britt SantowskiJuly 7, 2018

Today’s update from the BC Wildfire Service “Crews had another good day yesterday on the Tugwell Creek fire near Sooke. This fire is now Being Held (unlikely to spread) and is 80% contained. “Today, resources include a total of 88 … Continue reading →

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Update on Friday’s update on the Tugwell fire

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 6, 2018 by Britt SantowskiJuly 6, 2018

Again, good news from the Coast Fire Centre. Following is the latest report from Dorthe Jakobsen: “The fire is now 70% contained with 80% guarded, crews worked to midnight last night and made great progress all day yesterday.  We hope … Continue reading →

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Effective Tugwell fire suppression efforts continue

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 6, 2018 by Britt SantowskiJuly 6, 2018

According to reports on the radio this morning, the Tugwell fire is expected to be completely under control by Friday evening, with hotspot management continuing for the next couple of weeks to ensure the fire is completely extinguished. The last … Continue reading →

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Tugwell fire now 50% contained

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 5, 2018 by Britt SantowskiJuly 5, 2018

UPDATE: Crews are making good progress on the Tugwell Creek Fire, and the fire is now 50% contained. The fire size remains at 84 hectares, and helicopters are continuing to support crews by bucketing on the fire. Related

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Letter: Tugwell forest fire “inspires” call for clearcut ban, even on private land

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 5, 2018 by Britt SantowskiJuly 5, 2018

–by Jo Phillips Watching the fire at Tugwell Creek blossom from four hectares to 100 over just a few days raised a few concerns for me, and inspired me (if a forest fire can inspire) to write a letter to … Continue reading →

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Tugwell fire now down to 84ha

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 5, 2018 by Britt SantowskiJuly 5, 2018

UPDATE from the Coastal Fire Centre, on their Facebook page (see below). The Coastal Fire Centre is responding to the Tugwell Creek fire currently burning approximately 18 kilometers northwest of Sooke at Tugwell Creek. “The fire is estimated at 84 … Continue reading →

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Tugwell fire, July 5: Still at 100ha, no danger to people or structures at this time

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 5, 2018 by Britt SantowskiJuly 5, 2018

We received the following update from Dorthe Jakobsen from the Coastal Fire Centre: “The fire at Tugwell Creek has grown due to sustained winds yesterday, we are preparing for similar weather but are hoping for better conditions. “The winds caused … Continue reading →

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Tugwell fire grows to 85ha

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 4, 2018 by Britt SantowskiJuly 4, 2018

BC Wildfire has update their information on Facebook. The fire is now 85 hectares, and there will be 75 firefighters on tomorrow and six helicopters. An incident management team will also be assigned. “The Tugwell Creek fire has continued to … Continue reading →

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