The Province is sending fire-fighting resources to Boise, Idaho and Missoula, Montana. Two airtankers, one birddog, and one air attack officer left for Boise, Idaho to assist local crews in their fire-fighting efforts. They are expected to help combat a number of fires that are currently burning in the state.

The Province has introduced improved seismic standards for new and existing high risk dikes, announced Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson.

Outdoor recreation in the Golden area is getting a boost with the construction of a new trail up Golden Hill.

Twenty-eight more B.C. Wildfire Management Branch personnel depart for Ontario today, while 123 returned home over the weekend.

Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced $30,000 for the Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee today to help reduce the spread and impact of invasive plants on Crown land.

The public is reminded that there is a campfire ban in place for the Lillooet and Merritt fire zones. For those zones not covered by a campfire ban, the public is urged to never leave a campfire unattended or until it is fully extinguished.