Update: The fire has been extinguished. Parts of Blanshard should reopen soon.
Crews have just extinguished a brushfire at Blanshard and Saanich. Portions of Blanshard will reopen shortly. pic.twitter.com/phXjtQjmmd
— Saanich Fire Department (@SaanichFire) June 26, 2018
Earlier: Saanich police are asking that people avoid Blanshard Street near Cloverdale Avenue as the Saanich Fire Department deals with a brush fire.
Traffic is “seriously impacted,” according to Saanich police. Traffic is being rerouted southbound from Blanshard at Saanich Road.
Please avoid Blanshard St near Cloverdale in #Saanich #yyj #yyjtraffic. @SaanichFire is dealing with a brush fire and traffic is seriously impacted. pic.twitter.com/Zy2rB86uzu
— Saanich Police (@SaanichPolice) June 26, 2018