Wildfire north of Nanaimo, B.C. declared under control | Unpublished
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Publication Date: August 17, 2025 - 12:31

Wildfire north of Nanaimo, B.C. declared under control

August 17, 2025

A wildfire burning north of Nanaimo that had forced hundreds to evacuate is now under control.

The BC Wildfire Service announced Saturday afternoon that crews have made significant progress in combating the Wesley Ridge blaze burning near Cameron Lake.



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