Tag: Wesley Ridge
Some residents to return home as Wesley Ridge wildfire is being held
Some people evacuated because of the Wesley Ridge fire can now return home. The Regional District of Nanaimo removed an evacuation order for 257 properties in Little Qualicum River Village at 11 a.m. on Aug. 11.
No homes lost, Wesley Ridge fire being held
A wildfire that started near Cameron Lake more than a week ago is now being held at 588 hectares.
United Way offers support to Wesley Ridge fire evacuees
United Way has launched a fundraising effort to support people affected by the Wesley Ridge fire on Vancouver Island.
Updated: Crews continue battling Wesley Ridge fire with light wind, cooler weather
The BC Wildfire Service says there was very little overnight fire activity near residences on Wesley Ridge and west Cameron Lake as the fire sits at 538 hectares.
Wesley Ridge becomes fire of note, showers forecast for area Wednesday
The Wesley Ridge wildfire on the north side of Cameron Lake now covers more that five-hundred hectares in size and has been classified as a Wildfire of Note.
Update: Wesley Ridge wildfire grows to nearly 500 hectares
The Wesley Ridge wildfire continues to grow and has reached nearly five-hundred hectares. The BC Wildfire Service estimates 494 hectares of forest has been burned since the fire was first noticed on July 31.
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