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Mount Underwood wildfire grows by nearly 1,000 hectares

The BC Wildfire Service has updated its size estimate for the Mount Underwood fire. It has grown to 3,406 hectares, but the growth is not towards the City of Port Alberni.

The Canadian Press on MSN · 2d

Campground and marina near Port Alberni, B.C., evacuated as Mount Underwood wildfire spreads

The wildfire has led to the evacuation of the China Creek Campground and Marina, located about 15 kilometres southwest of Port Alberni. The website for the campground and marina says it can accommodate 250 tent and RV campsites. Fire risk in the area had led the facility to ban fires on the beach.

Winnipeg Free Press · 54m

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 levels of fire behaviour, a display that is “unusual” for the

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Parks Canada urging visitors to West Coast Trail to postpone non-essential travel due to Mount Underwood fire

In a statement, Parks Canada said it is not accepting new reservations for the trail at this time. Anyone with reservations ...

Vancouver Island Free Daily8h

BC Wildfire issues warning after drone spotted near Mount Underwood fire

BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) was made aware of a drone flying near the Mount Underwood wildfire on Tuesday, Aug. 12. While the drone's sighting did not endanger BCWS crews or cause a pause in operations ...

Island Health issues air quality warnings due to wildfire smoke

The Mount Underwood fire near Port Alberni continues to grow, and many on Vancouver Island are feeling the impact. Island ...

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'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 ...

Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News3d

Reception centre set up for Mount Underwood fire evacuees

An emergency reception centre is being set up for anyone affected by the Mount Underwood wildfire, which started burning ...

470 'out of control' wildfires burning across Canada: Striking visuals from across the country

The 2025 wildfire season in Canada is now the second-worst on record with wildfires raging across various provinces. Here's ...

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