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Wildfire grows, evacuation order expands on Vancouver Island

Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island grows to more than 5 square kilometres

The BC Wildfire Service says the Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island has grown to more than 5 square kilometres as "numerous" fire departments on the island converge on the blaze to protect prop

CBC.ca on MSN · 1d

Evacuation orders issued for nearly 400 properties on Vancouver Island due to wildfire

Nearly 400 properties and a provincial park on Vancouver Island have been placed under an evacuation order due to a wildfire burning out of control.

Toronto Star · 1d

Wildfire grows, evacuation order expands on Vancouver Island as crews battle terrain

An evacuation order due to an out-of-control wildfire burning on Vancouver Island has been expanded to encompass hundreds of properties -- including an entire provincial park.

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Kelowna Capital News · 5h

Wildfire smoke sparks air quality warning across B.C.

Regions of BC highlighted on the map are being impacted or are likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24-48 hours.

Global News on MSN · 6h

Wildfire smoke stays over southern Ontario prompting air quality warnings

On Monday morning, Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement for the vast majority of southern Ontario, predicting "poor air quality" as a result of forest fires.

Toronto Star · 5h

Toronto still ranks high for air pollution as wildfire smoke lingers

The smoky haze blanketing Toronto is here to stay for the tail end of the long weekend. Smoke drifting in from forest fires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan could persist into Tuesday before finally easing,

Grand Forks Gazette2h

Lightning ignites three new wildfires in the Castlegar area

Lightning storms brought three new wildfires to the Castlegar area Sunday, Aug. 3. The Northside Mt. Mackie fire is located ...

BCWS says increased wildfire activity Sunday didn't result in new growth

BC Wildfire Service says crews responding to a 1,400-hectare wildfire near Lytton didn’t see any new growth on Sunday ...

CHEK News2h

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 Canadian Press on MSN2d

"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 ...

Drought Hill wildfire now under control

The Drought Hill wildfire in Peachland is now officially under control. The wildfire that burned perilously close to homes ...

CHEK News3h

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." ...

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 ...

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