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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 ...

The Vancouver Island community of Bamfield is being impacted by a wildfire 40 kilometres away

We hear from Phil Lavoie, the Chief of the Bamfield Volunteer Fire Department New Mexico governor declares state of emergency ...
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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.

'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 ...

Major chain launches closing down sale ahead of shutting two branches in DAYS

A MAJOR chain has launched closing down sales ahead of shutting two branches in days. Sports Direct is pulling down the ...

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 ...
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Wildfire raging near Port Alberni, B.C., shows vigorous, '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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Update: Mount Underwood wildfire grows to 2,156 hectares

The Mount Underwood wildfire has grown to an estimated 2,036 hectares. It started the morning at 1,618 hectares, up from ...

Full list of Hobbycraft stores to shut after major retail chain confirms NINE more closures as big sales launched

HOBBYCRAFT shoppers are bracing for yet another blow as the major arts and crafts chain confirms NINE more store closures.

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.