Cameron Bluffs fire near Port Alberni grows to 208 hectares; Highway 4 remains closed
A food truck belonging to Quality Foods drives ailong the detour route between Lake Cowichan and Port Alberni to deliver goods on Friday, June 9, 2023.
The Cameron Bluffs fire has grown to 208 hectares despite cooler temperatures and a bit of rain early Friday, June 9, 2023. Heavy equipment is situated on the west flank of the fire closest to Cathedral Grove. Helicopters are working the east flank closest to homes around Cameron Lake and air tankers have been tasked to that area as well, Moreira said.
Premier David Eby was questioned by media during another event on whether the province is putting enough of a priority on the Cameron Bluffs fire. “The priority of the province is to get that fire fought and to address the crisis this represents for your community,” he said. Kimberly Kelly from the Coastal Fire Centre said the fire is “adequately resourced…and staffing is appropriate for the fire behaviour.” It is a priority for the province because of its proximity to Highway 4 and Cathedral Grove.
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