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Wesley Ridge becomes fire of note, showers forecast for area Wednesday

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The Wesley Ridge wildfire on the north side of Cameron Lake now covers more that five-hundred hectares in size and has been classified as a Wildfire of Note.

Update: Wesley Ridge wildfire grows to nearly 500 hectares

Wildfires My Powell River Now Staff -
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.

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