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Vancouver Island wildfire has tripled in size since Friday, evacuation orders expanded

VANCOUVER ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, AUG 2 – The human-caused Wesley Ridge wildfire has grown to nearly 400 hectares, forcing evacuation of about 400 properties as crews conduct continuous firefighting with aerial support.

  • A wildfire on Vancouver Island has tripled in size since Friday, reaching almost 400 hectares by Saturday afternoon.
  • Several residents have been ordered to evacuate and emergency crews are working to protect homes in the area.
  • The fire is suspected to be human-caused, and resident Jack Mitchell described the situation as "surreal" as he and his family evacuated.
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Wildfire grows, evacuation order expands to nearly 400 properties on Vancouver Island

Nearly 400 properties on Vancouver Island, as well as a provincial park, have been ordered evacuated due to a wildfire burning out of control.

·Prince George, Canada
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A forest fire was discovered on Thursday near Qualicum Beach on eastern Vancouver Island.

·Montreal, Canada
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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
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