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Wildfire on Vancouver Island continues to grow

The "out of control" Wesley Ridge fire has grown to almost 500 hectares. Almost 400 properties are on evacuation order in the ...
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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." ...
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'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 ...

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 ...
Lake Cowichan Gazette19h

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 ...
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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.
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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.
Lake Cowichan Gazette4d

Wildfire near Cameron Lake fire causes evacuation orders

Harry Watts was driving to work along Highway 4 before 5 a.m. Thursday when he saw a fire burning up the bluff on the ...