Provincial state of emergency declared
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The B.C government has declared a provincial state of emergency to support the ongoing wildfire situation.
Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General made the announcement after recommendations from the BC Wildfire Service and Emergency Management BC.
The state of emergency comes into effect at 12 a.m. on July 21st, 2021.
The province said the declaration allows federal, provincial and local resources to be delivered in a coordinated response to protect the public.
“Public safety is always our first priority, and as wildfire activity is expected to increase, this is a progressive step in our wildfire response to make sure British Columbia has access to extraordinary powers under the Emergency Program Act,” Farnworth said.