Wesley Ridge wildfire declared out leaving Mount Underwood as sole active Vancouver Island wildfire The Wesley Ridge wildfire has been declared out, leaving the Mount Underwood wildfire as the only active wildfire on Vancouver Island.

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Wesley Ridge fire destroyed two train trestles, but rail backers remain optimistic The Island Corridor Foundation says the Wesley Ridge fire destroyed two of its trestles but remains optimistic there's a way forward for rail

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'I expected the worst': People return home after the Wesley Ridge wildfire The Wesley Ridge wildfire near Cameron Lake started burning on July 31, and an entire neighbourhood was evacuated. Flames came to within inches of some homes.

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Vancouver Island tourism remains strong amid massive wildfires With two of the province's biggest wildfires burning on Vancouver Island, you might expect a downturn in tourism, but that's not the case.

“With two of the province’s biggest wildfires burning on Vancouver Island, you might think that would lead to a downturn in tourism, but that’s not the case.” vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/08/19/v... - @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social

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Evacuation orders, alerts lifted as wildfire north of Nanaimo declared under control NANAIMO — Hundreds of wildfire evacuees in British Columbia were allowed to return home over the weekend after firefighting crews got a blaze north of Nanaimo under control.

ICYMI: “Evacuation orders, alerts lifted as wildfire north of Nanaimo declared under control” www.timescolonist.com/bc-news/evac... - @timescolonist.bsky.social

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Evacuation orders, alerts lifted as wildfire north of Nanaimo declared under control - BC News A wildfire burning north of Nanaimo that had forced hundreds to evacuate is now under control.

ICYMI: “The BC Wildfire Service announced Saturday evening that the Wesley Ridge blaze burning near Cameron Lake has now been classified as under control.”
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Evacuation order, alert lifted as Wesley Ridge wildfire brought under control Residents forced from their homes by the Wesley Ridge wildfire can return after evacuation orders and alerts were lifted Saturday evening.

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I want to give a big shout out to our Service BC teams who showed up with ❤️ to face the Wesley Ridge wildfire.

Our staff extended the BC Evacuee Helpline (1-800-387-4258) & supported evacuees in Qualicum Beach. Thank you for being there when it mattered most. #WesleyRidgeWildfire #EMBC #ServiceBC

Current Alerts | RDN Those affected by the Wesley Ridge wildfire can also call our Emergency Operations Call Centre at 250-390-6538 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday for further information and to be connected...

“Those affected by the Wesley Ridge wildfire can also call our Emergency Operations Call Centre at 250-390-6538 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday for further information…” rdn.bc.ca/current-alerts - Regional District of Nanaimo

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Evacuation Alert UPDATED for Little Qualicum River Village area - EmergencyInfoBC Wildfire - The Regional District of Nanaimo has lifted the Evacuation Alert issued for some properties due to the Wesley Ridge wildfire. Other areas have been downgraded from Order to Alert. Residents...

“The Regional District of Nanaimo has lifted the Evacuation Alert issued for some properties due to the Wesley Ridge wildfire. Other areas have been downgraded from Order to Alert.” www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/wildfi... - Emergency Info BC

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“An Evacuation Order remains in effect for properties on Klein Ridge Rd., Toms-Turn-Around, Wallace Wood Way, and Warn Way. Residents in these areas must evacuate NOW.” www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/wildfi... - Emergency Info BC

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Evacuation Order PARTIALLY DOWNGRADED for Little Qualicum River Village area - EmergencyInfoBC Wildfire - The Regional District of Nanaimo has PARTIALLY DOWNGRADED the Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Alert for some properties in the Little Qualicum River Village area due to the Wesley Ridge w...

“Evacuation Order PARTIALLY DOWNGRADED for Little Qualicum River Village area” www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/wildfi... - Emergency Info BC

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2 massive wildfires keeping crews busy on Vancouver Island There are just under 100 active wildfires across the province, including two massive blazes on Vancouver Island that are keeping crews busy.

“2 massive wildfires keeping crews busy on Vancouver Island”
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2 B.C. fires that forced Okanagan, Vancouver Island evacuations now being held | CBC News The wildfire service has warned that hot, dry and windy weather in southern B.C. could intensify fire behaviour, while a cold front later in the week could also bring winds and further fuel blazes.

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Wesley Ridge wildfire now 'being held', more evacuees return home Smoky conditions expected to persist

“The Wesley Ridge wildfire is now considered "held" by the BC Wildfire Service and sits at 588 hectares, as more evacuees were given the go-ahead to return home on Aug. 11.” www.albernivalleynews.com/home/wesley-... via Alberni Valley News

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Good news! Thanks to the incredible work of hundreds of firefighters and support staff, the #WesleyRidgeWildfire is now classified as “being held,” & evacuation orders lifted for many (but not all) homes.🏡 More info at Regional District of Nanaimo: rdn.bc.ca/current-alerts (1/2)

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 Monday.

“Emergency officials are giving the go-ahead to hundreds of evacuees displaced by the Wesley Ridge wildfire to return home Monday.” cheknews.ca/wesley-ridge... - @cheknews.ca

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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 smoke for the "coming weeks, and potentially the coming months.

“BC Wildfire Service said an out-of-control wildfire burning on Vancouver Island near Cameron Lake could generate smoke for the "coming weeks, and potentially the coming months."” www.delta-optimist.com/the-mix/smok... - Delta Optimist

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Steep terrain and limited water impact out-of-control fire on Vancouver Island - BC News The BC Wildfire Service says it will keep crews on the out-of-control Wesley Ridge wildfire near Cameron Lake for the "foreseeable future" as they deal with steep terrain and limited access to water.

“The BC Wildfire Service says it will keep crews on the out-of-control Wesley Ridge wildfire near Cameron Lake for the "foreseeable future" as they deal with steep terrain and limited access to water.” www.castanet.net/news/BC/5659... - @castanet.net

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Crews continue to battle Wesley Ridge blaze, B.C. Wildfire Service says Crews continue to battle an out-of-control wildfire that has prompted evacuations on Vancouver Island, the B.C. Wildfire Service says.

“Crews continue to battle an out-of-control wildfire that has prompted evacuations on Vancouver Island, the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) said in an update Saturday.” vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/08/09/b... - @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social

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'Stumbled right into it': AI images trick wildfire expert during crisis Experts warn of a 'supercharged' era of misinformation, as AI-generated images—including over a half-dozen found by BIV—are increasingly shared on social media.

“'Stumbled right into it': AI images trick wildfire expert during crisis” www.timescolonist.com/technology/s... - @timescolonist.bsky.social

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Officials say out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island will cause more smoke VICTORIA — The B.C. Wildfire Service says rising temperatures will lead to more smoke from the Wesley Ridge wildfire burning on Vancouver Island.

“The B.C. Wildfire Service says rising temperatures will lead to more smoke from the Wesley Ridge wildfire burning on Vancouver Island.” www.timescolonist.com/bc-news/offi... via @timescolonist.bsky.social

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Wesley Ridge Wildfire crews shift focus to backcountry, with mop up in residential areas Saturday Those evacuated from the Wesley Ridge Wildfire may get to go home by Monday, according to the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN).

“Some of the evacuees from the Wesley Ridge Wildfire may get to go home by Monday, according to the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN).” cheknews.ca/some-wesley-... - @cheknews.ca

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Warm weekend temperatures to increase wildfire danger across B.C. Despite getting some relief from recent rain, the Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island continues to burn out of control with increased fire activity expected this weekend. Cecilia Hua reports.

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Current Alerts | RDN Those affected by the Wesley Ridge wildfire can also call our Emergency Operations Call Centre at 250-390-6538 between 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. for further information and to be connected to resources and supp...

#WesleyRidgeWildfire: “Emergency Support Services have been extended for everyone under evacuation order until Monday, August 11 and will be reviewed again depending on the situation.” rdn.bc.ca/current-alerts - Regional District of Nanaimo

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Wesley Ridge wildfire growth primarily in 'steep backcountry terrain': BCWS The Wesley Ridge wildfire north of Cameron Lake remained at 571 hectares on Friday morning, the BC Wildfire Service says.

“The Wesley Ridge wildfire north of Cameron Lake remained at 571 hectares on Friday morning, and the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says recent growth has all been in “steep backcountry terrain.”” cheknews.ca/wesley-ridge... - @cheknews.ca

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