US EditionHundreds can go home as Vancouver Island fire ‘held,’ 37 properties still evacuated
VANCOUVER ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, AUG 11 – The wildfire is held at six square kilometres, with 37 properties still evacuated as fire behaviour remains mostly smouldering, BC Wildfire Service said.
- On Monday, hundreds of residents were allowed to return home after the Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island was reclassified as being held.
- After several days of intense firefighting efforts, the fire was downgraded to "being held," following its rapid expansion to over 600 hectares and the evacuation of numerous homes in the Little Qualicum River Village area.
- The six-square-kilometre wildfire, located roughly 60 kilometres to the northwest of Nanaimo, showed primarily low-intensity smouldering ground flames without visible open flames, according to fire officials.
- Meteorologist Michael Kuss reported record-high temperatures reaching up to 37.4 degrees Celsius in Pemberton and other South Coast areas, contributing to fire risks despite expected cooling and some rain on Wednesday.
- The BC Wildfire Service warned smoke from the fire could linger for weeks, highlighting ongoing wildfire challenges amid significant drought and nearly 100 active fires across British Columbia.
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Prince George Citizen+22 Reposted by 22 other sources
Hundreds can go home as Vancouver Island fire 'held,' 37 properties still evacuated
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The RecordWesley Ridge wildfire classified as ‘held’, some evacuees can go home
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·Hamilton, Canada
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