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Wednesday, July 21, 2021 6:00 AM
The wildfire situation is continually evolving, and the information below is current as of 7 p.m. (Pacific time) on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.
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Tuesday, July 20, 2021 2:17 PM
The B.C. government is declaring a provincial state of emergency to support the provincewide response to the ongoing wildfire situation.
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Sunday, July 18, 2021 10:15 AM
Emergency Management BC is asking people in wildfire-affected communities to plan their accommodations, in the event of an evacuation order, in advance to help ensure capacity for evacuees who need hotel rooms.
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Friday, July 16, 2021 2:20 PM
A contingent of 100 Mexican firefighters and an additional 20 Quebec firefighters are coming to British Columbia to assist the BC Wildfire Service as the province continues to be impacted by hot weather, dry conditions and aggressive wildfire behaviour.
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Friday, July 9, 2021 7:45 AM
Local governments and First Nations in 54 communities have been approved to receive their share of more than $1.8 million in provincial emergency preparedness funding to support the work of emergency operations centres.
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Wednesday, July 7, 2021 2:10 PM
Wildfires around B.C. are causing poor air quality in many areas of the province and are expected to worsen.
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Sunday, July 4, 2021 9:31 AM
British Columbians who have been evacuated from their communities due to ongoing wildfires are urged to register with Emergency Support Services, whether or not you need support, so loved ones and communities know where you are and that you are safe.
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Friday, July 2, 2021 5:30 PM
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) is now available for local governments and First Nations in regions that may have been impacted by the wildfires that started June 16, 2021.
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Friday, July 2, 2021 3:00 PM
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the COVID-19 response in British Columbia:
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Thursday, July 1, 2021 4:10 PM
Due to the ongoing threat of wildfires to communities and citizens, many communities around British Columbia have been put on evacuation order or evacuation alert, and the Province is asking people to be prepared.
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