Port Alberni still not threatened by fire, eastward growth expected

Fire growth on the northeastern flank of the Mount Underwood blaze is expected as BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) works to defend the northwestern flank closest to Port Alberni. The northeastern part of the fire is producing a large amount of smoke, highly visible to people in and around Port Alberni — but there is no imminent threat to the city, say fire information officers with the Coastal Fire Centre.

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) incident management team arrived on Vancouver Island and has taken the lead for the wildfire service's efforts to contain and extinguish the Wesley Ridge and Mount Underwood wildfires. Both are now being referred to as the "Cameron Complex."

Wesley Ridge fire is 588 hectares and is "being held," meaning it is not expected to grow beyond its perimeter. The Mount