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Friday, August 18, 2023 6:24 PM
Premier David Eby and Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, have released the following statement about the current wildfire situation:
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Thursday, August 17, 2023 11:15 AM
The Province is preparing for extreme fire behaviour due to potential dry lightning and strong winds.
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Wednesday, August 16, 2023 8:30 AM
Building on ongoing work with local communities to prepare for extreme temperatures, new funding will help assess and plan for the risks of extreme heat and cold that B.C. has been experiencing due to climate change.
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Saturday, August 12, 2023 8:00 AM
People throughout British Columbia are encouraged to be prepared for heat as many regions of the province will experience high temperatures beginning Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.
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Thursday, August 10, 2023 1:30 PM
To ensure the safety of people in the event of an evacuation and the delivery of culturally safe supports for evacuees, the Province is partnering with Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc to establish evacuee accommodations for up to 300 people.
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Wednesday, August 9, 2023 8:00 AM
To keep people safer and more informed during emergencies, the Province is providing funding to 19 communities to develop and upgrade emergency-evacuation-route plans and public-notification plans.
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Monday, August 7, 2023 8:00 AM
A four-week, localized state of emergency due to wildfires in the unincorporated Stikine region in northwestern British Columbia has ended.
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Monday, July 24, 2023 5:28 PM
Despite scattered showers throughout much of the province on Monday, July 24, 2023, people are urged to be prepared and continue to follow all regional fire prohibitions and local water restrictions due to extreme wildfire risks and the ongoing drought.
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Tuesday, July 18, 2023 8:00 AM
Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, has released the following statement regarding assistance provided by the Canadian Armed Forces for this year’s wildfire season:
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Thursday, July 13, 2023 12:31 PM
As drought conditions worsen, with unprecedented levels of drought being observed in British Columbia this early in the season, people and businesses are urged to prioritize water conservation.
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