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The Canadian Press on MSN10h
Steep terrain and limited water impact out-of-control fire on Vancouver Island
The BC Wildfire Service says it will keep crews on the out-of-control Wesley Ridge wildfire near Cameron Lake for the ...
The Vancouver Sun2h
Wildfire near Kelowna forces evacuations, closure of highway leading into city
The so-called Daves Creek fire is currently burning 15 kilometres east of Kelowna near Highway 33, which officials have ...
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 ...
Officials say out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island will cause more smoke
The B.C. Wildfire Service says rising temperatures will lead to more smoke from the Wesley Ridge wildfire burning on ...
The Vancouver Sun23h
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 ...
CHEK News3d
Boaters asked to avoid Cameron Lake as wildfire grows to 571 hectares
The Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island has grown to 571 hectares Thursday, up from roughly 538 the day before.
Heat warnings issued for large sections of southern B.C.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued heat warnings for large portions of southwest B.C. as wildfire fighters ...
Dredging accident in Cameron Parish leaves fishermen angry and with questions
Fishermen say a dredging accident just south of Big Lake buried crab traps, oyster beds, and killed wildlife in the area. Venture Global says the leak is stopped and under control. Venture Global ...
The Canadian Press on MSN6d
Crews battled Cameron Lake wildfire overnight
The BC Wildfire Service says the Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island has grown to more than five square kilometres as numerous fire departments on the Island converge on the blaze to protect ...
Heat warnings continue for southern B.C. and Vancouver Island
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued heat warnings for large portions of southwest B.C. as wildfire fighters ...
CHEK News13h
Residents expected to return home soon, as Wesley Ridge wildfire grows to 590 ha
The BCWS says rising temperatures mean more smoke is expected in the area of the Wesley Ridge wildfire, which has grown to ...