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Saving homes is priority as crews fight expanding wildfire on Vancouver Island

The property is among nearly 400 under evacuation order due to a nearby wildfire burning on the north shore of the lake.
Nanaimo News Bulletin1d

Cameron Lake fire now estimated at 389 hectares, homes evacuated

Homes in Little Qualicum River Village on the other side of Wesley Ridge are under evacuation order; emergency reception at ...

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 ...
CHEK News11h

Wesley Ridge wildfire grows overnight to 494 hectares

B.C. wildfire crews continue to battle the Wesley Ridge wildfire at Cameron Lake, with personnel prioritizing the protection of those who live nearby.
The Lethbridge Herald3d

You’ve Seen the Townsite—Now Explore Cameron Lake, Waterton’s Quiet Gem

In Waterton Lakes National Park near the Alberta-British Columbia border, Cameron Lake is an alpine gem waiting to be ...

Wildfire northwest of Nanaimo burning out of control, forces evacuations

An evacuation order and alert have been expanded for an out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island, burning on the north shore of Cameron Lake.
CHEK News12h

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." ...
The Canadian Press on MSN4d

Campers near B.C. lake asked to leave due to wildfire as new blazes emerge this week

The BC Wildfire Service has upgraded a blaze in the Fraser Valley to a wildfire-of-note and is warning campers to leave the ...