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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 ...
Wildfire northwest of Nanaimo burning out of control, forces evacuations
An evacuation order and alert has been expanded for an out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island, burning on the north shore of Cameron Lake.
'Fighting for our community': Evacuees, fire crews see groundswell of support as Island wildfire burns
Nearly a week since an out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island forced hundreds of people out of their homes, Morgan Mack ...
Number of active wildfires in B.C. doubles in 24 hours as thousands of lightning strikes recorded
B.C.'s fire season is surging as the number of active wildfires more than doubled from 61 on Thursday to 134 by Friday ...
The Canadian Press on MSN21h
Number of B.C. wildfires dips but heat, conditions expected to worsen
The BC Wildfire Service website shows 107 active blazes, with four started in the last 24 hours, while 21 were declared out ...
The Canadian Press on MSN3d
'Decades of memories': crews prioritize homes in Vancouver Island wildfire fight
The B.C. Wildfire Service says the Wesley Ridge fire is now a wildfire of note that is highly visible and impacting residents ...
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Wesley Ridge wildfire grows to 511 hectares, now designated a ‘wildfire of note’
The Wesley Ridge fire burning along the north shore of Cameron Lake continued to grow Monday, with the BC Wildfire Service now classifying it as a "wildfire of note." ...
Richmond News2d
Blaze near Cathedral Grove, but B.C. fire service says ancient forest not at risk
Vancouver Island photographer Colby Rex O'Neill has had restless nights as a wildfire burns less than a kilometre from his ...
The Canadian Press on MSN6d
"Not out of the woods yet," BC Wildfire Service warns of very dynamic fire situations
Tens of thousands of lightning strikes across British Columbia since Wednesday have created "a very dynamic" wildfire ...
The Cool Down on MSN5d
Frustrated passerby shares photo of infuriating scene in nature area: 'Disgusting'
This blatant example of improper trash disposal is a reminder that environmental awareness is about respect as much as it is ...
Officials push forward on ban of exotic pets after dangerous incident: 'The recent escape ... was shocking'
Real wildlife lovers know that wild animals are treated best by being left alone. By letting wild or exotic species exist in ...