Sooke Fire Rescue and Mutual Aid Partners Contain French Road South Structure Fire

Sooke Fire Rescue, supported by mutual aid partners, successfully contained a residential structure fire on French Road South on Sunday afternoon. 

At approximately 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2026, emergency crews responded to a structure fire at a home on French Road South. Three members of a family of four were home when the fire broke out and safely evacuated. No injuries were reported to residents or responding personnel. 

Initial information indicates the fire may have started in a greenhouse next to the home before spreading to the residence and several nearby trees. The cause remains under investigation. 

A family of four has been displaced as a result of the fire. Emergency Support Services is working with the family to provide support as needed. 

Responding crews included Sooke Fire Rescue, Metchosin Fire Department, Otter Point Fire Department, and East Sooke Fire Department, with Sooke RCMP and BC Ambulance also attending. Crews remained on scene for several hours to fully extinguish the fire, monitor hot spots, and secure the area. 

“We are incredibly grateful for the rapid response of our crews and mutual aid partners,” said Deputy Chief Chris McCrea. “We also extend our sincere thanks to the surrounding neighbours for their cooperation, patience, and support while crews worked to secure the area.” 

Sooke Fire Rescue has notified the Office of the Fire Commissioner. Crews are returning to the scene today and throughout the week to conduct further investigation.