US EditionWesley Ridge Wildfire: Crews Prioritizing the Protection of Structures
VANCOUVER ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, AUG 5 – Helicopters with night-vision technology aided firefighting overnight as crews protect over 380 evacuated homes and battle a 511-hectare wildfire fueled by drought and dry conditions.
- The Wesley Ridge wildfire near Cameron Lake on Vancouver Island remains out of control and covers about 538 hectares as of August 5, 2025.
- The fire started on July 31 and is believed to be human-caused, prompting ongoing investigations by multiple agencies including BC Wildfire Service and law enforcement.
- Over 204 personnel use heavy equipment, helicopters, and aircraft to build fire guards, drop water using night vision, and protect homes, infrastructure, and Highway 4.
- Evacuation orders affect 387 homes around Cameron Lake, Little Qualicum River Village, and nearby provincial parks, while officials urge boaters to keep clear for water-scooping aircraft safety.
- Cooling temperatures, light rain, and coordinated firefighting efforts have minimized fire growth recently, but smoke will persist and the timeline for residents’ safe return remains uncertain.
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No reports of structures lost in Wesley Ridge fire but no timeline for people to return home - BC
Madison Dahl said crews continue to prioritize protecting homes, critical infrastructure and keeping Highway 4, which connects Port Alberni and the coastal communities, open.
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B.C. Wildfires 2025: Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island grows to more than 5 square kilometres
NANAIMO — The B.C. Wildfire Service says the Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island has grown to more than 5 square kilometres as "numerous" fire departments on the island converge on the blaze to protect properties and structures around Cameron Lake.
·Vancouver, Canada
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