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Wildfire growth near Port Alberni unusual for Vancouver Island: wildfire service
An out-of-control fire south of Port Alberni has grown to more than 34 square kilometres. The Mount Underwood wildfire was discovered on Monday and doubled in size in 24 hours. The B.C. Wildfire Service describes the blaze as aggressive and explosive and says the rapid growth is due to a severe drought.
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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.
Visibility for BC Wildfire Crews is an issue on Friday due to the fog and the weather, which will limit the ability to fight ...
Environment Canada is forecasting rain all day Friday and into the weekend in the area, which could aid firefighters battling ...
The wildfire set off the evacuation of the China Creek Campground and Marina, which has 250 tent and RV campsites and is ...
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