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As Canada wildfires choke US with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change

In letters expressing outrage and indignation, Republican lawmakers are demanding more forest thinning, prescribed burns and ...

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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Mount Underwood fire grows by nearly 1000 hectares

The BC Wildfire Service has updated its size estimate for the Mount Underwood fire. It has grown to 3,406 hectares, but the ...

Wildfire south of Port Alberni, B.C., grows, but rain expected in the forecast

The Mount Underwood wildfire burning south of Port Alberni on Vancouver Island grew overnight, but officials are expecting ...
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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 ...

Canada wildfires: State of emergency declared on Vancouver Island as nation battles worst fires in decades

A major forest fire broke out near Port Alberni, Vancouver Island. The Mount Underwood wildfire led to a local emergency.
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Port Alberni still not threatened by fire, eastward growth expected

BC Wildfire Service has an incident management team taking on command of both the Wesley Ridge and Mount Underwood fires ...