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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 ...

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 Weather Network3d

'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.
The Vancouver Sun4d

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 ...
The Canadian Press on MSN2d

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 ...
CHEK News2d

Port Alberni issuing notices to properties with fire hazards

As crews continue to battle the nearby Mount Underwood wildfire, Port Alberni staff will be out on Thursday issuing notices to properties with fire hazards.

'It is an unnerving time’: Port Alberni Mayor on wildfire’s impact on community

Port Alberni Mayor Sharie Minions shares how residents are coping as wildfires grow amid dry conditions and little to no rain on Vancouver Island.
Canada's National Observer1d

West Coast fire takes a bite out of tourist season

A road closure and power outage due to the out of control Mount Underwood wildfire are causing financial strain for the ...