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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