Ontario is sending help over to British Columbia.
There are over 200 wildfires burning across B.C., which promoted a state of emergency being issued.
Around 7 thousand people from various communities have been evacuated.
The Ministry of Natural Resources says 105 Fire Rangers, an Incident Management Team, along with additional support staff will be sent to B.C.
Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Kathryn McGarry released a statement today regarding the situation.
“Ontario is stepping up to support British Columbia as it continues to battle significant forest fires.
Firefighting personnel and equipment will be leaving for BC this week. At this time, support includes over 100 frontline firefighters. While the exact locations are still being determined, firefighters will deployed from across Ontario. Ontario coordinates alongside other provinces through the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, and is always ready to share expertise and resources with other jurisdictions.
The ministry has assessed Ontario’s wildland fire risk and has the resources at hand to ensure the necessary assistance for communities should we start to experience an escalating situation here in Ontario. Across this country, our forests play an incredibly important role in the health and biodiversity of our communities and in the climate change mitigation of our planet.
Our thoughts are with the people of British Columbia and with the emergency responders who are working tirelessly day and night.”
The personnel heading to BC is expected to leave tomorrow.
