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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 ...
Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island shows minimal growth, wildfire service says
Firefighters tackling a wildfire on Vancouver Island say there was minimal growth overnight on Tuesday, and they hope to use ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...