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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.
'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 ...
The Canadian Press on MSN2d
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 ...
The Canadian Press on MSN1d
Evacuation order and some alerts, lifted for fire burning near Lytton, B.C.
An evacuation order issued by the Lytton First Nation has been rescinded after firefighters declared that a nearby wildfire ...
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Wildfire crews prioritize homes, critical infrastructure as Wesley Ridge blaze holds at 511 hectares
Crews continue to prioritize the protection of residences and critical infrastructure as the Wesley Ridge wildfire burns out ...