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Wesley Ridge wildfire grows, expected to bring smoke throughout the summer
The Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island has grown to 590 hectares, according to the BC Wildfire Service in an update ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Island wildfire evacuees could return home by Monday
Some Wesley Ridge wildfire evacuees might be able to return home Monday, almost two weeks since the blaze began, the Nanaimo ...
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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 ...
Extreme wildfire risk prompts closure of all Crown land in New Brunswick
Extremely dry and dangerous conditions mean that all industrial and recreational activities on Crown land are prohibited as of midnight Saturday.