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Wesley Ridge fire on Vancouver Island now ‘being held’
Two wildfires that have forced people out of their homes in British Columbia are now classified as being held, although an evacuation order remains in effect for one of them that is burning on ...
New wildfire on Vancouver Island grows aggressively, knocking out power for hundreds
Low on power or data? Use CBC Lite for the latest wildfire news.A new wildfire has grown out of control on Vancouver Island, ...
Homes dropped from evacuation order as Wesley Ridge wildfire not expected to grow
The fire, near Cameron Lake between Qualicum Beach and Port Alberni, was 588 hectares in size as of midday on Monday.
2 B.C. fires that forced Okanagan, Vancouver Island evacuations now being held
The wildfire service has warned that hot, dry and windy weather in southern B.C. could intensify fire behaviour, while a cold ...
Up to 300 people evacuated from Vancouver Island campground for rapidly-growing wildfire
An aggressive wildfire detected Monday night has forced up to 300 people to flee a campground near Port Alberni, B.C.
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Some evacuees cleared to return home as Wesley Ridge wildfire now considered ‘held’
Emergency officials are giving the go-ahead to dozens of evacuees displaced by the Wesley Ridge wildfire to return home ...
Vancouver Island Free Daily21h
Wesley Ridge wildfire now 'being held', more evacuees return home
The Wesley Ridge wildfire is now considered "held" by the BC Wildfire Service and sits at 588 hectares, as more evacuees were ...
Vancouver Island Free Daily22h
Evacuation order lifted for more properties near Wesley Ridge wildfire
Updates to the evacuation order and alert areas are made based on recommendations from the BC Wildfire Service about wildfire ...