Firefighters in Saanich swiftly responded to a small grass fire near Uptown Shopping Centre on Sunday afternoon.
The incident, which occurred in a grassy area close to Blanshard Street and Saanich Road, was quickly brought under control at approximately 1:30 p.m.
Fortunately, no injuries or property damage were reported, according to Saanich police spokesman Const. Markus Anastasiades.
The fire is believed to be accidental, and no investigation is currently underway.
At the time of the incident, the Saanich Fire Department was already present at the scene, and police officers arrived shortly thereafter.
While two individuals were initially apprehended for assault in the area, they were subsequently released without charges after it was determined they were not involved in the fire incident.
