Road Closed by Vancouver Island Wildfire Near Bamfield May Open by October

Fire-damaged road to Bamfield set to reopen at end of October

A 1.5-kilometre stretch of the road closed last month due to unstable slopes and trees, falling rocks and other hazards in the wake of a wildfire.

Road closed by Vancouver Island wildfire near Bamfield may open by October

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Road closed by Vancouver Island wildfire near Bamfield may open in October

The British Columbia government says it is aiming to reopen the main road between Port Alberni and Bamfield on Vancouver Island by the end of October, months after a raging wildfire cut off the route.  The Ministry of Transportation says unstable slopes, trees and debris flow risks remain on a 1.5 kilometre section of road closed by the Mount Underwood blaze that had forced multiple evacuation orders and alerts in August.  The ministry says it’s…

Bamfield road could open at end of October, says Ministry of Transportation | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper

Bamfield road could open at end of October, says Ministry of Transportation Eric Plummer Mon, 09/15/2025 - 16:44 Port Alberni, BC The Mount Underwood Wildfire, discovered Aug. 11, raged just a few short kilometers south of Port Alberni, causing road closures, evacuation alerts, power failure and water restrictions.  The good news is the fire, which covered 3,518 hectares, is being held, according to the BC Wildfire Service. Power has been restor…

Road closed by Vancouver Island wildfire near Bamfield may open by October – Energeticcity.ca

PORT ALBERNI — The British Columbia government says it is aiming to reopen the main road between Port Alberni and Bamfield on Vancouver Island by the end of October, months after a raging wildfire cut off the route. The Ministry of Transportation says unstable slopes, trees and debris flow risks remain on a 1.5 kilometre section of road closed by the Mount Underwood blaze that had forced multiple evacuation orders and alerts in August. The minis…