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'Evidence of Drought': Wesley Ridge Wildfire Burns Through Dry Conditions
WESLEY RIDGE NEAR NANAIMO, BRITISH COLUMBIA, AUG 4 – The wildfire has burned 511 hectares and forced evacuation of 387 residences as firefighters use helicopters, air tankers, and 164 personnel to protect homes and infrastructure.
- The wildfire at Wesley Ridge, located close to Cameron Lake near Nanaimo, BC, was first detected on July 31, 2025, and had expanded to 511 hectares by August 4.
- Dry conditions from one of July's driest months and gusty winds fueled this human-caused fire, prompting evacuation orders for 387 properties.
- Firefighters, aided by seven helicopters, multiple air tankers, heavy machinery, and local fire departments, concentrate on protecting residences near Little Qualicum River Village as well as the vicinity of Cameron Lake.
- Deputy incident commander Dimitri Vaisius noted that efforts to safeguard structures have been largely effective throughout the day, although work will continue around the clock.
- Evacuation alerts remain for 235 properties, Cameron and Horne lakes are closed to boaters for aircraft operations, and public safety warnings include drone flight bans near the fire.
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Wesley Ridge wildfire continues out of control - Island Social Trends
Monday August 4, 2025 | VICTORIA, BC [Posted at 12:50 pm] by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Traffic flow on Hwy 4 may be interrupted based on BC Wildfire Service needs. See: Wesley Ridge wildfire article from August 3, 2025 The Wesley Ridge wildfire (V71145) that started July 31 near Nanaimo is now […] The post Wesley Ridge wildfire continues out of control appeared first on Island Social Trends.
Update: Wesley Ridge wildfire grows to nearly 500 hectares : My Comox Valley Now
Updated at 8am, Monday, Aug. 4 The Wesley Ridge wildfire continues to grow and has reached nearly five-hundred hectares. The BC Wildfire Service estimates 494 hectares of forest has been burned since the fire was first noticed on July 31. Seven helicopters are being used in addition to air tankers and skimmers. Cameron Lake is closed to boaters to allow helicopters and skimmers to access water, and nearby Horne Lake is also being used as well. B…
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