The BC Wildfire Service is sending a crew of firefighters and support staff to Manitoba to help firefighting efforts in the province.

On May 26, the BCWF deployed 41 firefighters and two support staff to Manitoba, said Katrine Conroy, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development.

91裸聊视频淏ritish Columbia has a long history of offering a helping hand to other provinces and countries when they need assistance fighting wildfires,91裸聊视频� Conroy said. 91裸聊视频淲e are pleased to do that again now.91裸聊视频�

Currently, 14 wildfires are burning in Manitoba 91裸聊视频� 10 requiring a full response from fire crews 91裸聊视频� with two listed as out of control.

Due to recent colder weather, however, the majority of fire bans in effect across Manitoba have now been lifted, the province noted in its most recent wildfire bulletin.

Today Service deployed 41 crew members and two support staff to support firefighting efforts in Manitoba. We are proud to help other provinces when these resources aren91裸聊视频檛 required for wildfires in B.C. For more information on the deployment:

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Conroy, meanwhile, said COVID-19 precautions will be taken to protect the health of participants during their time in Manitoba and on their return to B.C. Firefighters will remain within their own 91裸聊视频榖ubbles91裸聊视频� and will conduct operations separately from Manitoba91裸聊视频檚 firefighters.

91裸聊视频淭he BC Wildfire Service recognizes the importance of sharing firefighting resources with other jurisdictions, and we welcome this opportunity to provide assistance to Manitoba,91裸聊视频� Conroy said.

91裸聊视频淕iven the current fire situation in B.C., we have sufficient resources in places to respond appropriately to wildfire activity here.91裸聊视频�

greg.sabatino@wltribune.com
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