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. Â
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.Â
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.
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.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
