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Vancouver Island wildfires expand
A new wildfire has ignited on Vancouver Island near Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. The fire burned 650 hectares in 3 hours ...
The Canadian Press on MSN19h
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 ...
The Vancouver Sun2d
Out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island will cause more smoke, say wildfire service
An out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island has grown “minimally” in size, but is expected to generate more smoke. Madison ...
Smoke from Wesley Ridge fire on Vancouver Island could last for months
VICTORIA - BC Wildfire Service said an out-of-control wildfire burning on Vancouver Island near Cameron Lake could generate ...
Up to 300 people evacuated from Vancouver Island campground due to rapidly-growing wildfire
An aggressive wildfire detected Monday night has forced up to 300 people to flee a campground near Port Alberni. The B.C.
Nanaimo News Bulletin19h
Vancouver Island wildfire now 'being held' as 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 ...
Richmond News49s
Wildfire forces evacuation of Vancouver Island campground, marina near Port Alberni
An out-of-control wildfire has forced the evacuation of a campground near the Vancouver Island community of Port Alberni, B.C ...
Officials say out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island will cause more smoke
VICTORIA - An out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island has grown "minimally" in size, but is expected to generate more ...
'Crying' Dog Found Chained to Tree in 'Remote' Area Bordering Active Fire Evacuation Zone
A woman on Vancouver Island rescued a dog found chained to a tree in remote wooded area that borders the fire evacuation ...
The Canadian Press on MSN12m
Mount Underwood wildfire forces evacuation of campground and marina near Port Alberni
An out-of-control wildfire has forced the evacuation of a campground near the Vancouver Island city of Port Alberni, B.C. The ...
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 ...