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Wesley Ridge wildfire growth primarily in ‘steep backcountry terrain’: BCWS
The Wesley Ridge wildfire north of Cameron Lake remained at 571 hectares on Friday morning, the BC Wildfire Service says.
Wildfire on Vancouver Island continues to grow
The "out of control" Wesley Ridge fire has grown to 511 hectares. Almost 400 properties are on evacuation order in the area.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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, ...
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 ...