Fort Rodd Hill was temporarily closed today after a brush fire near Esquimalt Lagoon in the late afternoon yesterday.
Colwood and View Royal firefighters were called to the brushfire just before 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
Within an hour of the fire being reported, it had grown to about one acre in size and was being fanned by heavy winds.
Fortunately, fire crews were able to contain the fire quickly and no damage to structures in the area.
BC Wildfire Services dispatched a helicopter to the area to assist with the fire.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
Due to the fire, Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites temporarily closed today from 10 a.m. to noon today as Parks Canada staff took the morning to wrap up the area and monitor the situation for visitor safety.
The tourist attraction will reopen from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. today.
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