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Boaters told to stay off lakes, drivers warned of delays near Vancouver Island wildfire
Nearly 400 properties and a provincial park on Vancouver Island have been placed under an evacuation order due to a wildfire ...
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 ...
The Canadian Press on MSN7h
'Decades of memories': crews prioritize homes in Vancouver Island wildfire fight
The more than 80-year-old cabin by Cameron Lake holds memories of six generations.It was purchased by the family when Rhonda ...
Lake Cowichan Gazette13h
Vancouver Island crews help battle Wesley Ridge wildfire with ground personnel, helicopters
Firefighters continue to battle the Wesley Ridge wildfire near Cameron Lake, with 142 BC Wildfire Service personnel hard at ...
CHEK News1d
Wesley Ridge wildfire spreads to 389 hectares Saturday evening
Evacuees due to the Wesley Ridge wildfire near Cameron Lake, continued arriving through overnight at the Qualicum Beach ...
Vancouver Sun on MSN1d
B.C. climate news: Crews battle 147 wildfires in B.C. | Alberta heat wave brings added wildfire risk | Trump cancels plans for offshore wind projects
Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of July 28 to Aug. 3, 2025.
"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 ...
CHEK News17h
Rain relief? Officials hope incoming precipitation will aid Wesley Ridge wildfire battle
B.C. wildfire crews continue to battle the Wesley Ridge wildfire at Cameron Lake, with personnel prioritizing the protection of those who live nearby.