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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 ...
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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 ...
Some evacuees near Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island expected to return
The B.C. Wildfire Service said light rain fell on the 538-hectare fire Tuesday, allowing firefighters to "expand containment, ...
Cathedral Grove’s ancient trees not at risk, fire service says, as Vancouver Island blaze prompts evacuation order
Highway 4 passes through MacMillan Provincial Park, home to Cathedral Grove, and the Regional District of Nanaimo has told ...
Evacuation order issued for fire burning north of Cameron Lake on Vancouver Island
The evacuation order, which took effect just before 11 a.m., covers the north side of the lake, including Chalet Road and ...
Officials urge boaters to stay off lakes near raging wildfire on Vancouver Island
Caption: The Wesley Ridge wildfire on the north shore of Cameron Lake is continuing to grow amid drought conditions, officials say. (Submitted by B.C. Wildfire Service) Officials are urging boaters to ...
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 ...