US EditionMount Underwood Fire 'Unprecedented' in Behaviour; Evacuations Expanded
The wildfire's rapid expansion to 1,391 hectares has triggered evacuations and left 528 customers without power, prompting a coordinated response from multiple agencies.
- A wildfire ignited Monday evening near Mount Underwood, roughly 12 kilometres beneath Port Alberni, and expanded to cover 1,391 hectares by the following morning.
- Extreme conditions including strong winds, very dry weather, and steep terrain drove the fire, making it unlike others seen on Vancouver Island.
- The BC Wildfire Service deployed multiple helicopters, skimmer planes, a birddog air tanker, and a heavy equipment task force to fight the rapidly growing blaze.
- Port Alberni Mayor Sharie Minions stated that while the current situation does not pose an immediate threat to residents, they should remain ready to evacuate if conditions deteriorate.
- The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District declared a State of Local Emergency, issued evacuation orders for affected areas, and closed the highway to Bamfield until further notice.
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‘Extreme’ behaviour as Mount Underwood wildfire grows to almost 1,400 hectares in less than a day | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper
‘Extreme’ behaviour as Mount Underwood wildfire grows to almost 1,400 hectares in less than a day Eric Plummer Tue, 08/12/2025 - 17:28 Port Alberni, BC Officials are describing a fire that is rapidly growing south of Port Alberni as explosive, although they say that the city is not currently in danger. Since it was first spotted early in the evening on Monday, Aug. 11 the Mount Underwood wildfire has grown to 1,391 hectares, according to an upda…
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