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No reports of structures lost in Wesley Ridge fire but no timeline for people to return home
Madison Dahl said crews continue to prioritize protecting homes, critical infrastructure and keeping Highway 4, which ...
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.
Vancouver Island wildfire forces hundreds to evacuate, crews work to protect homes, Hwy. 4
Madison Dahl with the B.C. Wildfire Service said visibility is limited due to smoky conditions and that perimeter and size of the fire are likely to change.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...