Out of control wildfire sparked near Port Alberni Thursday night

Fire crews are battling a new out-of-control wildfire Thursday night near Port Alberni.

Air tanker making a drop on wildfire near Port Alberni Thursday night.The BC Wildfire Service’s online ‘Wildfires Map’ shows the fire started at Arbutus Mountain, west of Port Alberni, and just east of Devils Den Lake.The Coastal Fire Centre says the fire is 0.3 hectares in size, and was first discovered shortly before 7 p.m. Thursday.

An initial attack crew was deployed on the ground, with support in the air from a helicopter and air tankers.Sign up for the CHEK Now daily email newsletter to get breaking news and the day's top stories sent to your email.Fire officials say smoke from the fire is highly visible in Port Alberni, but there is no immediate risk to any structures.

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