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Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island shows minimal growth, wildfire service says

Firefighters tackling a wildfire on Vancouver Island say there was minimal growth overnight on Tuesday, and they hope to use ...
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Boaters asked to avoid Cameron Lake as wildfire grows to 571 hectares

The Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island has grown to 571 hectares Thursday, up from roughly 538 the day before.

No reports of structures lost in Wesley Ridge fire but no timeline for people to return home

Madison Dahl said crews continue to prioritize protecting homes, critical infrastructure and keeping Highway 4, which ...

'Fighting for our community': Evacuees, fire crews see groundswell of support as Island wildfire burns

While evacuees from about 100 properties were able to return to their homes on Wednesday evening, the majority remain ...
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B.C. Wildfires 2025: Cathedral Grove 'not threatened' as Wesley Ridge fire grows

There are more than 130 active fires in B.C., up from about 60 a week ago, though the B.C. Wildfire Service says cooler ...

Wesley Ridge wildfire in B.C. burns in difficult terrain, posing a challenge for firefighters

The out-of-control wildfire has been chewing through the densely forested hills on the Cameron Lake’s northern shore ...

Some evacuees near Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island expected to return home

Some evacuees on Vancouver Island are allowed to return home as certain wildfire evacuation orders have been lifted. Still, ...
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Vancouver Island woman saves dog chained to tree as wildfire rages nearby

As the Wesley Ridge fire burns between Port Alberni and Parksville, evacuation orders and alerts have been issued to help ...