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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 ...
The Canadian Press on MSN1d

Wildfire near B.C.’s Port Alberni displaying ‘unusual’ activity

A raging wildfire that has forced evacuations on south-central Vancouver Island has shown some of the most severe levels of ...

'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 ...

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.
The Canadian Press on MSN5h

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 the fire ...
The Canadian Press on MSN1d

Wildfire raging near Port Alberni, B.C., grows again overnight

A raging wildfire that has forced evacuations near Port Alberni, B.C., has grown again overnight to more than 20 square ...
CHEK News13h

Transit suspended in Port Alberni neighbourhood due to smoke from Mount Underwood wildfire

Transit service in the Cameron Heights neighbourhood of Port Alberni has been suspended on Wednesday due to the smoke from ...

Wildfire near Port Alberni exhibiting ‘extreme fire behaviour’ say officials

The City of Port Alberni, the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District and the Tseshaht First Nation have all issued local states of emergency due to the growing blaze.
Victoria News1d

Port Alberni still not threatened by fire, eastward growth expected

BC Wildfire Service has an incident management team taking on command of both the Wesley Ridge and Mount Underwood fires ...

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

The Mount Underwood fire near Port Alberni, B.C., has more than doubled in size in less than a day, growing to almost 14 square kilometres Tuesday, and knocking out power for more than 500 B.C. Hydro ...

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 ...
CHEK News1d

Port Alberni not in danger as winds push 2,100-hectare wildfire northwards

The BC Wildfire Service says no communities, including the City of Port Alberni, are in danger as winds push the more than 2,100-hectare Mount Underwood wildfire northwards on Wednesday.