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The wildfire situation across B.C. remains a major concern Thursday as officials will provide an update on conditions at a press conference at 1:30 p.m. PT. There are currently 81 active wildfires in the province, with 24 considered out of control.

There are five wildfires of note, which are either highly visible or pose a threat to communities.

A wildfire burning roughly 10 kilometres east of Port Alberni on Vancouver Island has led to the shutdown of Highway 4. The shutdown of Highway 4 concerns officials, as it is the only major route connecting Port Alberni with the rest of Vancouver Island, outside of logging roads.

According to the Ministry of Transportation, the closure is now expected to last beyond the fire itself, due to damage to the road and instability of the slope above the highway.

The Donnie Creek wildfire, burning about 136 kilometres southeast of Fort Nelson and 158 kilometres of Fort St. John. It is now estimated at 310,805 hectares, making it the second-largest wildfire in B.C.’s history.

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