After battling alongside BC Wildfire firefighters on some of the biggest wildfires this summer, the Canadian Armed Forces deployment came to an end on Sept. 5.

The military crews helped fight the Thomas Creek, Mount Law, Nk91裸聊视频橫ip and White Rock Lake fires alongside Mexican and Australian firefighters and BC Wildfire crews.

91裸聊视频淚 want to thank all of the Canadian Armed Forces personnel, and all our other partners who provided such invaluable assistance, for their hard work and dedication this fire season,91裸聊视频� BC Wildfire said on Sunday.

B.C.91裸聊视频檚 Forests Minister Katrine Conroy thanked the Armed Forces for their efforts in what has been one of the worst fire seasons in B.C. history.

91裸聊视频淭hose personnel played a significant role in the BC Wildfire Service91裸聊视频檚 response,91裸聊视频� said Conroy.

On top of the 300 land personnel and 55 air personnel, the Armed Forces also provided aircraft to assist in evacuations, transport for fire crews and heavy vehicle equipment.

Conroy acknowledged there are still more than 200 remaining fires throughout B.C.

91裸聊视频淲eather conditions and fire behaviour have improved dramatically in recent days,91裸聊视频� she said, adding that the province has sufficient resources to respond appropriately to those fires.

91裸聊视频淭he BC Wildfire Service recognizes the importance of sharing firefighting resources between jurisdictions,91裸聊视频� Conroy concluded, 91裸聊视频淭he assistance that the BC Wildfire Service continues to receive from our partners this fire season is greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten.91裸聊视频�

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