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Woman arrested in connection with wildfire near Port Alberni

The fire in the forested area near the Stirling Arm Forest Service Road and the Canal Main was reported just after 6 p.m. Tuesday.
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A wildfire was discovered Aug. 6, 2024, near the Stirling Arm Forest Road, near Port Alberni. B.C. WILDFIRE SERVICE

RCMP have arrested a woman for allegedly causing a fire near the Stirling Arm Forest Service Road and the Canal Main in Port Alberni.

An off-duty officer from the Port Alberni RCMP reported the fire in the forested area on Tuesday just after 6 p.m.

Police responded and arrested a 27-year-old woman. She is being held in custody as RCMP forward a report to the Crown for consideration of charges.

The fire, about 0.5 hectares, is currently listed as being held by the B.C. Wildfire Service.

RCMP reminded residents that campfires and open burning are restricted across B.C due to high heat and drought-like conditions.

Anyone with information on the fire is asked to contact Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424.

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