New resources are on their way for the Mount Underwood Wildfire which has exploded to 1,391 hectares in size and is being considered a fire of note by BC Wildfire. It was discovered in the late afternoon of Aug. 11, the cause has not yet been identified.

Representatives from the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) and the City of Port Alberni held an update at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12 providing information about the out of control fire 12 km south of Port Alberni.

The city does not face a direct threat from the fire, officials stressed.

"We are in the midst of a severe draught. We have had very little rain since the end of June," said Coastal Fire Centre information officer Julia Caranci. She said the fire at Mount Underwood is "unprecedented" and unlik

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