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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 ...
Nanaimo News Bulletin9h

More smoke from the Mount Underwood fire expected as the weather warms

The BC Wildfire Service, BC Hydro, City of Port Alberni and Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District gave a fire update Tuesday ...

Mount Underwood wildfire grows to 3,668 hectares as rain falls near Port Alberni

The Mount Underwood blaze was “mainly a smouldering ground fire” on Friday thanks to the rain that fell overnight.

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 ...

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 ...
The Canadian Press on MSN11h

Crews guard against flare-up of Vancouver Island wildfire after rainfall

Crews fighting an out-of-control wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C., say they are taking advantage of recent rainfall to guard against the blaze flaring up again.

'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 ...
CHEK News4d

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.
The Canadian Press on MSN4d

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.
The Weather Network6d

'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.
The Canadian Press on MSN5d

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 ...