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5 months ago

Wesley Ridge wildfire declared out leaving Mount Underwood as sole active Vancouver Island wildfire The Wesley Ridge wildfire has been declared out, leaving the Mount Underwood wildfire as the only active wildfire on Vancouver Island.

“Wesley Ridge wildfire declared out leaving Mount Underwood as sole active Vancouver Island wildfire” cheknews.ca/wesley-ridge... - @cheknews.ca

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5 months ago

Bamfield Main Road closure limited to Nov. 4 As part of the ongoing work to address safety along Bamfield Main Road, there will be full closures every day until Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Bamfield Main Road closure limited to Nov. 4” cheknews.ca/bamfield-mai... - @cheknews.ca

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5 months ago

Bamfield Road closures for Sunday and Monday as repairs continue from Mount Underwood Wildfire DriveBC is reminding drivers that Bamfield Road will be closed on Sunday and Monday as crews continue to repair the road and slope affected by the Mount Underwood Wildfire.

ICYMI: “Bamfield Road closures for Sunday and Monday as repairs continue from Mount Underwood Wildfire” cheknews.ca/bamfield-roa... - @cheknews.ca

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5 months ago

Bamfield Main Road reopens, evacuation order from Mount Underwood fire lifted Just under two-and-a-half months after Bamfield Main Road closed due to the Mount Underwood wildfire, the road has now reopened.

“Just under two-and-a-half months after Bamfield Main Road closed due to the Mount Underwood wildfire, the road has now reopened, at the same time the remaining evacuation order has lifted.” cheknews.ca/bamfield-mai... - @cheknews.ca

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5 months ago

On the front lines of fire

“Jacob Potter, a member of the Tseshaht First Nation, says protecting his home community from the Mount Underwood fire in August felt personal.” www.cbc.ca/newsinteract... - CBC News

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6 months ago

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6 months ago

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7 months ago

Mount Underwood wildfire now under control, all Vancouver Island wildfires under control or being held After having an explosive start, the Mount Underwood wildfire is now listed as under control just over one month after it first sparked.

“Mount Underwood wildfire now under control, all Vancouver Island wildfires under control or being held” cheknews.ca/mount-underw... - @cheknews.ca

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7 months ago

Evacuation order amended, alert rescinded for Mount Underwood Wildfire An evacuation alert has been rescinded and an evacuation order has been amended in relation to the Mount Underwood wildfire.

ICYMI: “Evacuation order amended, alert rescinded for Mount Underwood Wildfire” cheknews.ca/evacuation-o... - @cheknews.ca

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7 months ago

Mount Underwood fire still being held; Bamfield Road still closed It could take up to four weeks to determine the safety of the Bamfield Main Road

“Mount Underwood fire still being held; Bamfield Road still closed” www.albernivalleynews.com/local-news/m... via Alberni Valley News

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7 months ago

BC Hydro says power restored for more than 500 customers in Bamfield area BC Hydro says crews have restored power for more than 500 customers in Bamfield on Vancouver Island after a wildfire caused extensive damage to infrastructure outside Port Alberni.

“BC Hydro says crews have restored power for more than 500 customers in Bamfield on Vancouver Island after a wildfire caused extensive damage to infrastructure outside Port Alberni.”
cheknews.ca/bc-hydro-say... - @cheknews.ca

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7 months ago

Power restored for more than 500 customers on Vancouver Island after wildfire damage Crews installed 63 new poles and 65 new power lines along a six-kilometre stretch, portions of which were on steep, unstable terrain.

“B.C. Hydro says crews have restored power for more than 500 customers in Bamfield on Vancouver Island after a wildfire caused extensive damage to infrastructure outside Port Alberni.” vancouversun.com/news/power-r... - @vancouversun.bsky.social

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7 months ago

Power to be restored for hundreds affected by Mount Underwood wildfire on Vancouver Island | CBC News B.C. Hydro says power is expected to be restored by Saturday evening for over 500 customers in the Bamfield area. Residents have been without power for weeks due to a nearby wildfire.

“While most evacuation orders and alerts related to the blaze have been lifted, the Bamfield Main Road between Port Alberni and Bamfield remained closed on Saturday due to damage...” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC British Columbia

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7 months ago

Power to be restored for hundreds affected by Mount Underwood wildfire on Vancouver Island | CBC News B.C. Hydro says power is expected to be restored by Saturday evening for over 500 customers in the Bamfield area. Residents have been without power for weeks due to a nearby wildfire.

“B.C. Hydro says power is expected to be restored by Saturday evening for over 500 customers in the Bamfield area, who have been without power for weeks due to a nearby wildfire.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC British Columbia

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7 months ago

Bamfield Road closure continues as wildfire damage deemed unsafe The Bamfield Main Road will remain closed for the foreseeable future after engineers deemed a section of the route too dangerous to use following the Mount Underwood wildfire.

“Bamfield Road closure continues as wildfire damage deemed unsafe” cheknews.ca/bamfield-roa... - @cheknews.ca

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7 months ago

Calls for province to take over detour route between Youbou and Bamfield, citing safety concerns It’s a pothole-ridden, dusty stretch of road that can be frustratingly slow to navigate, but the Youbou-Bamfield route has once again become a lifeline and detour route for three communities on Vancou...

“Calls for province to take over detour route between Youbou and Bamfield, citing safety concerns” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/va... - @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social

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7 months ago

“The road between Port Alberni and nearby Bamfield remains closed, and communities say they are facing challenges getting propane needed for generators because some truck drivers are refusing to use an alternative forestry road.”

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7 months ago

'It's terrible': Traffic detoured around Alberni wildfire face flat tires on road The alternate route during the Franklin River Road closure to Ditidaht First Nation is a difficult and dangerous road.

“With the Franklin River Road still being closed due to the Mount Underwood wildfire, people travelling to the Ditidaht First Nation have to take an alternate route…” cheknews.ca/its-terrible... - @cheknews.ca

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7 months ago

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7 months ago

Firefighting efforts continue on Mount Underwood wildfire after status moved to 'being held' Despite the Mount Underwood wildfire's status being moved to "being held," there is still lots of work to do in order for it to be considered under control, BC Wildfire Service says.

“Firefighting efforts continue on Mount Underwood wildfire after status moved to 'being held'” cheknews.ca/firefighting... - @cheknews.ca

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7 months ago

Wildfire near Port Alberni now ‘being held,’ but nearby Bamfield still cut off | Globalnews.ca A Vancouver Island blaze near Port Alberni, B.C., that triggered several evacuation orders last week is now classified as being held.

“Wildfire near Port Alberni now ‘being held,’ but nearby Bamfield still cut off” globalnews.ca/news/1134399... - Global News

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7 months ago

Fears for B.C. First Nation's water supply as fire evacuation orders and alerts end Evacuation orders and alerts due to a wildfire on Vancouver Island have been lifted and downgraded, but First Nations say they are still feeling the impact, warning that a propane-powered water-supply...

“The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council said the road linking the Huu-ay-aht and Ditidaht First Nations to Port Alberni had been cut by the Mount Underwood fire…” ca.news.yahoo.com/evacuation-o... - @yahoocanada.bsky.social

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7 months ago

Evacuation orders and alerts lifted, but Vancouver Island fire troubles First Nations Most of the evacuation orders and alerts linked to the Mount Underwood wildfire on Vancouver Island have been lifted or downgraded, with firefighters reporting “minimal” behaviour from the blaze.

“Evacuation orders and alerts lifted, but Vancouver Island fire troubles First Nations” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... - @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social

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7 months ago

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7 months ago

Some evacuation orders downgraded for Mount Underwood wildfire near Port Alberni The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District downgraded some of the evacuation orders and alerts near the Mount Underwood Wildfire south of Port Alberni on Wednesday.

ICYMI: “‘Welcome news’: Some evacuation orders downgraded for Mount Underwood wildfire near Port Alberni” cheknews.ca/some-evacuat... - @cheknews.ca

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7 months ago

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7 months ago

Mount Underwood wildfire leaves hundred without power The Mount Underwood wildfire near Port Alberni knocked out power for more than 500 residents, and it might not be restored until the end of the month.

“The Mount Underwood wildfire near Port Alberni knocked out power for more than 500 residents, and it might not be restored until the end of the month.” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/vi... - @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social

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7 months ago

Hundreds on Vancouver Island still without power More than 500 BC Hydro customers on the west coast of Vancouver Island have now been without electricity for over a week.

“More than 500 BC Hydro customers on the west coast of Vancouver Island have now been without electricity for over a week.” vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/08/19/h... - @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social

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7 months ago

Vancouver Island tourism remains strong amid massive wildfires With two of the province's biggest wildfires burning on Vancouver Island, you might expect a downturn in tourism, but that's not the case.

“With two of the province’s biggest wildfires burning on Vancouver Island, you might think that would lead to a downturn in tourism, but that’s not the case.” vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/08/19/v... - @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social

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7 months ago

Rain helps B.C. wildfire situation, but forecast is a concern | Watch News Videos Online Watch Rain helps B.C. wildfire situation, but forecast is a concern Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

“Rain helps B.C. wildfire situation, but forecast is a concern” globalnews.ca/video/113401... - Global News

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