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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, ...

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.

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 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.
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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 ...

'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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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.
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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.

'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 ...
The Canadian Press on MSN1d

Rain calms wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C., with more wet weather expected

Overnight rain has lowered the Mount Underwood blaze to ‘mainly a smouldering ground fire,’ BC Wildfire Service says ...
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'Massive' wildfire south of Port Alberni, B.C., doubles in size in a day

A wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C., is rapidly growing out of control and has more than doubled in size in less than a day.

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 ...