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Yunesti’in First Nation proud of its own firefighting crews – Williams Lake Tribune

Williams Lake Tribune Yunesti’in First Nation proud of its own firefighting crewsWilliams Lake TribuneRight from the onset of the Hanceville wildfire on June 7 Yunesit’in Chief Russell Myers Ross knew his community needed its own First Nations firefighting crews. Myers Ross said he was convinced fire crews from the community, which is located 90 …and more » […]

Vernon firefighting resources challenged – Sylvan Lake News

Sylvan Lake News Vernon firefighting resources challengedSylvan Lake NewsThe Vernon Professional Firefighters Association is accusing the city of not providing sufficient staffing, particularly when it comes to initial responses to fires such as the recent Arbor Lee apartment building blaze. “It’s good to get resources from …and more » Powered by WPeMatico

Firefighting resources challenged – Vernon Morning Star

Firefighting resources challengedVernon Morning StarThe Vernon Professional Firefighters Association is accusing the city of not providing sufficient staffing, particularly when it comes to initial responses to fires such as the recent Arbor Lee apartment building blaze. “It’s good to get resources from … Powered by WPeMatico

Aussie firefighting experts arriving in Chilliwack Thursday – Chilliwack Progress

Chilliwack Progress Aussie firefighting experts arriving in Chilliwack ThursdayChilliwack ProgressBC Wildfire Service has indicated the Australian officers and technicians will be lending expertise in firefighting logistics, gear, and technology to the ongoing efforts. There are an estimated 140 fires still burning, according to the wildfire …and more » Powered by WPeMatico

Fletcher: Hype doesn’t help firefighting efforts – Kamloops This Week

Kamloops This Week Fletcher: Hype doesn’t help firefighting effortsKamloops This WeekComing off the coldest winter in recorded history for much of B.C. and a cold, wet spring, I’ve been waiting for someone to blame the latest round of forest fires on conditions created by human-caused global warming. B.C. Green Leader Andrew Weaver …and more » Powered […]

Yukon sending money, firefighting equipment to wildfire-stricken British Columbia – Yukon News

Yukon News Yukon sending money, firefighting equipment to wildfire-stricken British ColumbiaYukon NewsThe Yukon is sending money and firefighting equipment down to British Columbia to aid the province in its fight against wildfires raging across the Interior. The Yukon government will donate $25,000 to the Canadian Red Cross, which is supporting tens …BC wildfires: Australian firefighters […]

Ukrainian firefighting plane helps with Montenegro wildfires – National Post

National Post Ukrainian firefighting plane helps with Montenegro wildfiresNational PostPODGORICA, Montenegro — A plane from Ukraine has joined firefighting efforts in Montenegro after the country asked for international help to battle wildfires raging along the Adriatic coast. Authorities say help also will arrive from Switzerland and … Powered by WPeMatico