B.C. declares state of emergency due to wildfires

Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth has declared a provincial state of emergency, as wildfires continue to rage through B.C. This will give the province the ability to use “extraordinary powers” where the minister can take steps to respond, or alleviate the effects of the fires.

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BC Wildfire Service Nk'Mip Creek

Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 10:05 AM  

B.C. wildfire update Tuesday

Wildfire near Osoyoos grows

Wildfire appeared Monday afternoon and has grown to 700 hectares

Evac order and alert issued

Wildfire growing quickly between Oliver and Osoyoos

Wildfire growing quickly between Oliver and Osoyoos

Wildfire growing quickly between Oliver and Osoyoos

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