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First troops in B.C. for wildfire fight, as helicopters and Hercules plane readied
BY The Canadian Press, Jul 18, 2023 6:09 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
The forces said in a statement that a reconnaissance team is on the ground in Prince George in central B.C. and is working with local authorities including the BC Wildfire Service to strategize. (Photo: The Canadian Press)
The Canadian Armed Forces says the first troops to help in British Columbia's wildfire fight have arrived in the province, with more soldiers, helicopters and a Hercules plane poised for deployment.
The forces said in a statement that a reconnaissance team is on the ground in Prince George in central B.C. and is working with local authorities including the BC Wildfire Service to strategize.
The arrival of the personnel and equipment will be welcomed by firefighters and communities, said the province's Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth.
"We also know we can count on the Canadian Armed Forces to be able to assist in terms of a lot of the work that needs to be done," he said.
"While they don't necessarily fight the fires on the front lines, they can provide important work to be able to allow the firefighters to do the work they need to be doing on the ground."
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