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Wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C., that triggered evacuation orders being held

North Shore News 21 Aug 2025
PORT ALBERNI — A Vancouver Island blaze near Port Alberni, B.C., that triggered several evacuation orders last week is now classified as being held ... City of Port Alberni and the Tseshaht First Nation.
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Wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C., that triggered evacuations no longer out of control

North Shore News 21 Aug 2025
PORT ALBERNI — The highest-profile wildfire in British Columbia, which triggered several evacuation orders on Vancouver Island last week, is no longer burning out of control.
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Cautious optimism after rain helps quell Mount Underwood wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C.

CBC 16 Aug 2025
Officials say crews can now start the hard work of getting the Mount Underwood wildfire under control ... .
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Officials hope rain clear heavy smoke from wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C.

Moosejaw Today 15 Aug 2025
PORT ALBERNI — Officials on Vancouver Island are hoping rain in the forecast can help clear up the air quality muddied by an out-of-control wildfire ... The City of Port Alberni has opened a relief centre for those looking to escape the smoke and heat.
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Rain helps calm wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C., with more wet weather on the way

Moosejaw Today 15 Aug 2025
PORT ALBERNI — Firefighters on Vancouver Island say overnight rain has helped calm an out-of-control wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C ... mainland ... The City of Port Alberni has opened a relief centre for those looking to escape the smoke and heat ... 15, 2025.
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Wildfire south of Port Alberni, B.C., grows, but rain expected in the forecast

CBC 14 Aug 2025
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 ... .
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Canada wildfires: 20,000 on standby as fire threatens Port Alberni; smoke spreads to US, Europe

The Times of India 14 Aug 2025
Almost 20,000 people in western Canada were on standby on Wednesday as a wildfire swept across Mount Underwood, overlooking the city of Port Alberni. Authorities say the blaze is “out of control” and could spread further ... .
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Port Alberni RCMP investigating 3 suspicious deaths in B.C. city in 9 days

CBC 13 Aug 2025
Three people have died in Port Alberni, B.C., within a nine-day period in early August, under circumstances RCMP are investigating as suspicious ... .
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'Explosive' wildfire growth near Port Alberni, B.C., unusual for Vancouver Island: wildfire service

CBC 13 Aug 2025
More than 500 B.C. Hydro customers remain without power 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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Wildfire raging near Port Alberni, B.C., shows 'extremely vigorous' behaviour

Moosejaw Today 13 Aug 2025
The British Columbia Wildfire Service says the blaze, located about 12 kilometres south of Port Alberni, is burning at rank four and five on a six-point scale, meaning "extremely vigorous" flames are consuming trees from trunk to canopy.
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Wildfire raging near Port Alberni, B.C., grows again overnight

Moosejaw Today 13 Aug 2025
PORT ALBERNI — 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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Wildfire raging near Port Alberni, B.C., shows vigorous, 'unusual' behaviour

Moosejaw Today 13 Aug 2025
An update posted by the service said the blaze, located about 12 kilometres south of Port Alberni, has been burning at rank four and five on a six-point scale ... Port Alberni, Bamfield or Youbou.".
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