The mayor of Port Alberni on Vancouver Island says about 50 residents evacuated from their homes due to a nearby wildfire will soon have an update on when they will be able to return.

Sharie Minions told a news conference Tuesday that officials are working with the BC Wildfire Service to update two evacuation orders and three alerts that are in place due to the out-of-control Mount Underwood fire.

"We are anticipating updates to our evacuation alerts and orders. As soon as we have determination on exactly what those updates will be and the new maps that will come out, we will communicate that alongside BC Wildfire, and we're hoping for that soon," she said.

The regional district's chief administrative officer Daniel Sailland said about 50 permanent residents had to be evacuated along wi

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