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

Officials say crews can now start the hard work of getting the Vancouver Island wildfire under control. Meanwhile, B.C. Hydro ...

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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Wildfire grows closer to Port Alberni but rain helping Mount Underwood firefighting efforts

Recent rainfall has helped slow the growth of the Mount Underwood wildfire near Port Alberni, though the fire has moved closer to the community since it first started.

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

More than 500 B.C. Hydro customers remain without power on Wednesday, as "unprecedented" dry conditions, strong winds, hot ...
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New out-of-control wildfire south of Port Alberni grows to 630 hectares

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says a new, out-of-control wildfire is burning south of Port Alberni Monday night.

Port Alberni declares local state of emergency as fast-growing wildfire hits 2,036 hectares

A rapidly growing wildfire near Port Alberni has cut off the main road access to Bamfield and prompted three states of local emergency and a series of evacuation orders and alerts.

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 ...
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Vancouver Island wildfire near Port Alberni grows by more than half, moving away from urban areas

Rain is expected in the region late Thursday, but the wildfire service says it would have to be ‘significant’ to help quell ...
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B.C. wildfires: Wildfire near Port Alberni triggers evacuations, road closure | Osoyoos wildfire held

The wildfire set off the evacuation of the China Creek Campground and Marina, which has 250 tent and RV campsites and is ...

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.

'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 ...

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

BC Wildfire officials say they are seeing less aggressive fire behaviour on Friday on the Mount Underwood fire on Vancouver Island. However, crews are not able to get an accurate update on the fire ...