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Fire consumes home on Tseshaht First Nation land near Port Alberni

On the evening of Wednesday, May 14, 2025, fire crews from various Alberni Valley departments responded to a house fire located within the Tseshaht First Nation area along Wattys Road.
The fire prompted a coordinated response from all Alberni Valley fire departments, and firefighters requested that residents stay clear of Wattys Road to allow emergency personnel to operate safely.
The fire burned intensely, sending thick black smoke rising high into the air and visible from several kilometres away, while a neighbour confirmed that the residents managed to evacuate the house safely.
Two cats remained unaccounted for during the initial hours of the incident, highlighting a concern amid the fire response efforts.
The event underscores ongoing risks on Tseshaht First Nation land and the importance of coordinated emergency response within the Alberni Valley area.

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