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Vancouver Island wildfire burning just 8 km from Port Alberni

On Vancouver Island, the Mount Underwood wildfire is burning just eight kilometres from the small city of Port Alberni, but ...

Wildfire south of Port Alberni, B.C., grows, but rain expected in the forecast

More than 500 properties in the Bamfield and Anacla areas have been without power since Monday evening. Officials says it is ...

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 ...

'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 MSN3h

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 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 ...
CHEK News10h

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 ...
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.

Canada wildfires: 20,000 on standby as fire threatens Port Alberni; smoke spreads to US, Europe

Western Canada faces a critical wildfire situation as a blaze near Port Alberni forces nearly 20,000 people on standby.

'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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'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.