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Wesley Ridge Wildfire Holds at 511 Hectares as Crews Fortify Defenses

Scattered showers with cooler temperatures are expected to help crews reinforce containment lines under ongoing evacuation orders.

A helicopter battles wildfires near Coombs, B.C., on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
A look at the fire behaviour on the Wesley Ridge fire on Tuesday, Aug. 5.
A provincial government water bomber flies through smoke near route 60 in Holyrood as it makes water drop on a wildfire in the area. A section of Holyrood was evacuated Monday afternoon when fires spread and got too close to inhabited areas.
A provincial government water bomber flies through smoke over route 60 in Holyrood as it makes water drop on a wildfire in the area. A section of Holyrood was evacuated Monday afternoon when fires spread and got too close to inhabited areas.

Overview

  • The Wesley Ridge wildfire remains out of control at 511 hectares with minimal overnight growth and Rank 1 smouldering behaviour at night.
  • BC Wildfire Service has deployed 204 personnel, seven helicopters and eight heavy equipment units to protect residences and critical infrastructure along Highway 4.
  • Crews are employing direct attack tactics and night-vision–equipped helicopters to cool hotspots and strengthen firelines in challenging terrain around Cameron Lake.
  • Mandatory evacuation orders cover 387 residences with alerts issued for 235 more properties and a reception centre supporting over 400 displaced residents.
  • Scattered showers and cooler temperatures forecast this week are expected to slow fire activity and aid efforts to secure containment lines.