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VANCOUVER The president of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs is calling on the provincial government to declare a state of emergency due to the raging wildfires threatening communities. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip says First Nations are not receiving the proper resources they need. They’re getting a lot of grandiose statements of solidarity from the prime minister and the premier, but that s no replacement for firetrucks and fire equipment, Phillip said There are currently five First Nations or Indian Bands who are under evacuation alerts or orders. “In many ways they’re ill-equipped, under-resourced and lack the capacity to safeguard their own communities from these raging wildfires,” Phillip said.
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FILE The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has issued an Evacuation Order for 9 properties due to the Sparks Lake Wildfire. Courtesy: BC Wildfire Service
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Premier John Horgan has maintained a state of emergency is not necessary until emergency responders request one
UBCIC says First Nations communities threatened, coordination and resources required immediately
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) The Union of BC Indian Chiefs is joining a
chorus of voices demanding the province declare a state of emergency due to wildfires that are disproportionately threatening First Nations communities.
Premier John Horgan, asked again Thursday why his government has not made this move, maintained it is not necessary. He also repeated that he is following the lead of Emergency Management BC and the BC Wildfire Service.