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Wildfire growth near Port Alberni unusual for Vancouver Island: wildfire service

Wildfire growth near Port Alberni unusual for Vancouver Island: wildfire service

CBC2 days ago
An out of control fire south of Port Alberni has grown to more than 34 square kilometres. The Mount Underwood wildfire was discovered on Monday and doubled in size in 24 hours. The BC Wildfire Service describes the blaze as aggressive and explosive and is saying the rapid growth is due to a severe drought.

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