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'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.
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.
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 exhibiting ‘extreme fire behaviour’ say officials
The City of Port Alberni, the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District and the Tseshaht First Nation have all issued local states of emergency due to the growing blaze.
Wildfire raging near Port Alberni, B.C., grows again overnight
A raging wildfire that has forced evacuations near Port Alberni, B.C., has grown again overnight to more than 20 square kilometres in size as it continues to burn out of control.
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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.

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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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.

'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 ...