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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.
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, ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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Two B.C. fires that forced Okanagan, Vancouver Island evacuations now 'being held'
Hundreds of residents who were forced out by a wildfire burning near Cameron Lake on Vancouver Island are being allowed to ...
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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Multiple heat records broken on Vancouver Island Monday, but rain is on the way
Some Vancouver Island communities set new daily temperature records Monday as a heat event pushed conditions well above ...
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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 ...
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Evacuation order lifted for more properties near Vancouver Island wildfire
Updates to the evacuation order and alert areas are made based on recommendations from the BC Wildfire Service about wildfire activity. In addition, hazards caused by the fire, lack of utility ...