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Unattended beach fire that spread doused by Metchosin firefighters

Crews said the fire spread to nearby materials before it was contained, as the South Island faces high fire danger and a provincial ban.

Summary by Chek News
Metchosin fire crews were called to put out an unattended beach fire that spread to nearby materials on Monday morning. The fire department was called to Taylor Beach at 6:10 a.m. for the fire. The coastal fire department said the unattended beach fire had spread to nearby materials, but “fortunately, the fire was contained before it could grow into a more significant incident.” The Metchosin Fire Department is using the incident as a reminder t…

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Chek news broke the news in Victoria, Canada on Monday, July 20, 2026.
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