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Port Alberni, Wildfire

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 not currently safe for B.C. Hydro to restore power.
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 BC Wildfire Service describes the blaze as aggressive and explosive and is saying the rapid growth is due to a severe drought.
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.
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 levels of fire behaviour, a display that is "unusual" for the region, the British Columbia officials said Wednesday.
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
'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 control and has more than doubled in size in less than a day. The Mount Underwood wildfire,
Fast-growing wildfire forces evacuations, closes roads near Port Alberni
The Mount Underwood fire is burning out of control along the Alberni Inlet. It's forced the closure of the Bamfield Road, and the evacuation of a popular campground and marina. Kylie Stanton has the latest.
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 fire behaviour, a display that is “unusual” for the region, the British Columbia Wildfire Service said.
'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 weather and steep, rugged terrain continue to fuel the growing Mount Underwood fire.
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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.

Port Alberni RCMP investigating 3 suspicious deaths in B.C. city in 9 days

Three people have died in Port Alberni, B.C., within a nine-day period in early August, under circumstances RCMP are ...
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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.
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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 ...

‘Stressful situation’: Port Alberni mayor on wildfire prompting a state of emergency

Port Alberni Mayor Sharie Minions discusses the community’s evacuation readiness and the state of emergency prompted by wildfires.

Man charged with first-degree murder after body found in Port Alberni park

Charges have been laid in connection with a death in a Port Alberni park in June. A man was arrested Aug. 7, and the B.C.
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‘Everybody’s on alert’: Alberni sends emergency supplies to help communities cut off by wildfire

As the Mount Underwood wildfire grows, people in Port Alberni are rushing to get supplies to cut off communities.
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B.C. crime news: Witnesses sought in Surrey sexual assault | Suspicious death in Port Alberni

Investigators are seeking witnesses after a 58-year-old man was arrested after an alleged sexual assault in Surrey last week.