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Wildfire crews hope for reprieve as rain falls on Vancouver Island blaze

Environment Canada is forecasting rain all day Friday and into the weekend in the area, which could aid firefighters battling ...

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 ...
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Officials hope rain clear heavy smoke from wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C.

Officials on Vancouver Island are hoping rain in the forecast can help clear up the air quality muddied by an out-of-control ...

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 ...
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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 ...

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 ...
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Air quality warnings expand as wildfire burns on south-central Vancouver Island

The wildfire that has triggered evacuation orders and alerts on south-central Vancouver Island is billowing smoke that has ...

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.

Vancouver Island wildfires expand

A new wildfire has ignited on Vancouver Island near Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. The fire burned 650 hectares in 3 hours ...

Vancouver Island fishing hot spot Bamfield grapples with prolonged power outage as wildfire burns

The transmission line into town was blown Monday night when the Mount Underwood wildfire ignited south of Port Alberni. The ...

'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 ...