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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 ...
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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 ...

'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 ...

Cautious optimism after rain helps quell Mount Underwood wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C.

Officials say crews can now start the hard work of getting the Vancouver Island wildfire under control. Meanwhile, B.C. Hydro ...

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 ...

Rain helps crews fight huge wildfire near Port Alberni but relief will be temporary

Visibility for BC Wildfire Crews is an issue on Friday due to the fog and the weather, which will limit the ability to fight ...
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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.

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 ...

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 ...
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Wildfire grows closer to Port Alberni but rain helping Mount Underwood firefighting efforts

Recent rainfall has helped slow the growth of the Mount Underwood wildfire near Port Alberni, though the fire has moved closer to the community since it first started.
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Significant amount of rainfall slows the spread of wildfires on Vancouver Island

Firefighters on Vancouver Island say a "significant" amount of rainfall has helped crews to make progress in battling an ...

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 ...