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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 ...
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‘Decades of memories’: Crews prioritize homes in Vancouver Island wildfire fight

Families under evacuation order are hoping for the best and preparing for the worst as the Vancouver Island wildfire burns out of control.

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 ...
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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.
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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 ...

"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 ...