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Wildfire That Forced Hundreds To Flee On Vancouver Island Now Under Control

August 17, 2025

8 hours ago

Swift News

A wildfire burning northwest of Nanaimo that had forced hundreds to flee is now under control, while crews are making progress on another blaze southwest of that city.

The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) announced Saturday evening that crews made significant progress in fighting the Wesley Ridge wildfire burning on the north banks of Cameron Lake, about 50 kilometres northwest of Nanaimo in southeast Vancouver Island.

Firefighters are still in the area patrolling and extinguishing hot spots, according to the BCWS.