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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 ...
Evacuation orders issued for nearly 400 properties on Vancouver Island due to wildfire
Nearly 400 properties and a provincial park on Vancouver Island have been placed under an evacuation order due to a wildfire ...
Boaters told to stay off lakes, drivers warned of delays near Vancouver Island wildfire
Nearly 400 properties and a provincial park on Vancouver Island have been placed under an evacuation order due to a wildfire ...
The Weather Network5h
New evacuation alert issued for Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island
The Regional District of Nanaimo has issued a new evacuation alert for properties near the Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver ...
Nanaimo News Bulletin3h
'Evidence of drought': Vancouver Island wildfire burns through dry conditions
Firefighters battling along the Wesley Ridge wildfire are dealing with a blaze that has roughly 150 per cent more fuel to ...
Soaked but still burning as rain brings little relief to B.C. wildfire
Long-awaited summer rain is falling across the South Coast—but for the crews near Cameron Lake, it's not the lifeline they ...
'Decades of memories': crews prioritize homes in Vancouver Island wildfire fight
The B.C. Wildfire Service says the Wesley Ridge fire is now a wildfire of note that is highly visible and impacting residents ...
Saving homes is priority as crews fight expanding wildfire on Vancouver Island
The property is among nearly 400 under evacuation order due to a nearby wildfire burning on the north shore of the lake.
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.
Kelowna Daily Courier26m
BC Wildfire Service warns AI photos spread misinformation and uncertainty
VANCOUVER - The BC Wildfire Service is warning about AI-generated images spreading misinformation and uncertainty during fire ...
Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island continues to grow
The B.C. Wildfire Service says the Wesley Ridge fire is now a wildfire of note that is highly visible and impacting residents ...
As West MI endures third straight summer of widespread Canadian wildfire smoke, expert explains climate change's role
A number of factors are now contributing to a "tipping point" on climate change and Canada's forests that the expert said ...