Those affected by the Wesley Ridge wildfire can also call our Emergency Operations Call Centre at 250-390-6538 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday for further information and to be connected to resources and supports. 

Questions? View our Q & A's.

For information to prepare for re-entry, please visit: rdn.bc.ca/wesleyridgewildfire

August 12, 5:15 p.m.

• The Evacuation Alert for 343 properties that were on alert has been lifted
• The Evacuation Alert for 268 properties that are on alert remains
• The Evacuation Order for 35 properties that are on order remains

Note: At 5:30 p.m. on August 11, the Evacuation Order for Little Qualicum River Falls Provincial Park was lifted, except the lake day-use area, which remains on Evacuation Alert.

Updated Evacuation Alert.

Updated Evacuation Order.

Notes for re-entry:

Returning home after a wildfire can be overwhelming. The area may look different and wildfire operations are still taking place.

• A Resilience Centre at the Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach, is open between 2 and 8 p.m. from Tuesday, August 12 to Friday, August 15 (with a possibility of extension if needed), to support residents and evacuees affected by the Wesley Ridge Wildfire. Resources available will include clean up, health/mental health navigation support and FireSmart education. Additional community supports will be brought in as available.
• The Reception Centre at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre has moved to the same location as the Resilience Centre at Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach, with the same hours of 2 to 8 p.m.

August 8, 2025

Emergency Support Services Update: Emergency Support Services have been extended for everyone under evacuation order until Friday, August 15 and will be reviewed again depending on the situation.

To extend your ESS supports, call the provincial ESS call center at 1-800-387-4258, go online via self-serve at https://ess.gov.bc.ca or visit the reception centre: Monday August 11 at 747 Jones Street (open 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) or Tuesday to Friday August 12-15 at the Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach (open 2 to 8 p.m.). 

If you have insurance, please work with your insurance provider before seeking ESS. 

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious or distressed, support is available from the BC Mental Health Support Line at 310-6789.

Curbside Collection Update: Due to the ongoing Wesley Ridge wildfire near Cameron Lake, Curbside service in the evacuation alert area is temporarily paused. This decision has been made to help keep roadways safe for both our contractor and BC Wildfire Service personnel. Curbside service will resume as soon as possible. If you are under evacuation alert, you can drop off the item(s) not picked up on your scheduled collection day at the Church Road Transfer Station at no charge. Please read the service alert for more information.

August 3, 2025, 10 p.m.

The boat launch at Horne Lake Regional Park is closed as Horne Lake is being used as a water source for ongoing air support of the Wesley Ridge Wildfire. Thank you for respecting this closure so that aerial support efforts are not impeded.

July 31, 4:40 p.m.

• For wildfire status, visit the BC Wildfire website.
• For details on the Meadowood Community Park closure, see the parks alert.
• For details on the CPR Trail closure, see the parks alert.

Residents and visitors impacted by the order and alert can call the Emergency Operations Call Centre at 250-390-6538 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.