Wesley Ridge fire Archives

30 Aug

Wildfire Surge in British Columbia as Lightning Strikes Spark New Blazes

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Vancouver (Richa Walia) – The number of wildfires raging across British Columbia surged this week as hot, dry weather gave way to thunderstorms and lightning, igniting dozens of new blazes in the province’s southern regions.According to BC Wildfire Service figures released Friday, active fires jumped to more than 110, up from 68 on Wednesday. Over 40 are classified as out of control, a sharp increase compared to only a handful earlier this week. Officials reported 37 new fire starts in the past 24 hours, while 10 were declared out.Clusters of new wildfires have been reported in remote areas northwest of…

11 Aug

Heat Warnings Issued Across Southwest B.C. as Wildfire Crews Brace for Tough Conditions

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Vancouver (Richa Walia) : Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued heat warnings for large parts of southwest British Columbia, with forecasters expecting soaring temperatures to challenge wildfire crews starting Sunday.As of Saturday afternoon, the warnings covered inland and eastern Vancouver Island, Howe Sound, Whistler, Pemberton, the Fraser Canyon, and the South and North Thompson regions, along with the South Okanagan. Temperatures are forecast to surpass 35°C in the Fraser Canyon, South Okanagan, and South Thompson, while areas on the South Coast and North Thompson could exceed 30°C.The B.C. Wildfire Service warned the heat and dry weather could intensify…

05 Aug

Wesley Ridge Wildfire Rages Unchecked on Vancouver Island, Forcing Hundreds to Evacuate

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Vancouver Island (Richa Walia )— A wildfire near Cameron Lake on Vancouver Island continued to burn out of control on Monday, growing to 511 hectares despite efforts by firefighters to contain its spread.The blaze, now known as the Wesley Ridge fire, was discovered Thursday and is located about 50 kilometres northwest of Nanaimo, B.C., according to the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS). The fire has prompted an evacuation order for 387 homes, with another 235 properties on evacuation alert.“There was limited growth overnight,” BCWS fire information officer Madison Dahl said at a press conference. She added that 164 personnel, including more…

01 Aug

B.C. Wildfires Double Overnight as Lightning Storms Ignite Emergency Response

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British Columbia, Aug 1, 2025 (Richa Walia) — British Columbia is in the grip of a surging wildfire crisis as the number of active fires doubled from 60 to 120 within just 24 hours, fuelled by more than 13,000 lightning strikes, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS). Authorities warn more lightning could further escalate the situation.The fires, spread across various regions, have prompted evacuation orders and alerts, threatened communities, and stretched firefighting resources. Several of the major fires are believed to be human-caused, intensifying calls for public caution and accountability.Wesley Ridge Fire (Vancouver Island)The most concerning blaze is the…