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Cautious optimism after rain helps quell Mount Underwood wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C.

Officials on Vancouver Island say 33 millimetres of rain on Friday helped to curb the flames of the Mount Underwood wildfire, ...

Rain helps crews fight huge wildfire near Port Alberni but relief will be temporary

Visibility for BC Wildfire Crews is an issue on Friday due to the fog and the weather, which will limit the ability to fight ...

Mount Underwood wildfire grows to 3,668 hectares as rain falls near Port Alberni

The Mount Underwood blaze was “mainly a smouldering ground fire” on Friday thanks to the rain that fell overnight.
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Rain helps calm wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C., with more wet weather on the way

Firefighters on Vancouver Island say overnight rain has helped calm an out-of-control wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C.

Wildfire south of Port Alberni, B.C., grows, but rain expected in the forecast

More than 500 properties in the Bamfield and Anacla areas have been without power since Monday evening. Officials says it is ...

'Explosive' wildfire growth near Port Alberni, B.C., unusual for Vancouver Island: wildfire service

Low on power or data? Use CBC Lite for the latest wildfire news.Rain is expected to fall on an out-of-control wildfire on ...
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Wildfire near B.C.’s Port Alberni displaying ‘unusual’ activity

A raging wildfire that has forced evacuations on south-central Vancouver Island has been burning at some of most severe ...

'Massive' wildfire south of Port Alberni, B.C., doubles in size in less than a day

Low on power or data? Use CBC Lite for the latest wildfire news.A wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C., is rapidly growing out of ...

Wildfire raging near Port Alberni shows 'extremely vigorous' — and unusual — behaviour

A raging wildfire that has forced evacuations on south-central Vancouver Island has been burning at some of most severe ...

Wildfire raging near Port Alberni, B.C., shows vigorous, ’unusual’ behaviour

A raging wildfire that has forced evacuations on south-central Vancouver Island has been burning at some of most severe ...

Wildfire near Port Alberni now more than 3,400 hectares as smoke blankets region

There are 64 firefighting personnel currently battling the Mount Underwood wildfire, along with five helicopters, structure protection crews and a heavy equipment strike team.