US EditionSmoke From Wesley Ridge Fire on Vancouver Island Could Last for Months
VANCOUVER ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, AUG 10 – The Regional District of Nanaimo is lifting evacuation orders for 257 properties as the 590-hectare Wesley Ridge wildfire remains out of control with ongoing firefighting efforts and smoke expected for weeks.
- The Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island, discovered on July 31, has grown to 590 hectares and remains out of control as of early August 2025.
- Authorities link the fire to human causes and respond with 197 personnel, nine helicopters, and 12 heavy equipment pieces from 22 fire departments.
- Crews work to protect residences, infrastructure, and key values while smoke and hot, dry conditions are expected to persist with rising temperatures and gusty winds.
- Lisa Grant of the Regional District of Nanaimo reported that the number of evacuees accessing Emergency Support Services has decreased from 505 to 290, amid evacuation orders impacting 294 properties.
- Efforts focus on enabling resident returns by August 11, though increased smoke and ongoing fire risks suggest prolonged impact on air quality and safety.
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