Canadian military to provide air support as BC battles wildfires
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Authorities in western province of British Columbia are fighting large blazes that broke out after an historic heat wave.
Canada’s military will provide air support to the western province of British Columbia (BC) as it battles a series of massive wildfires that broke out after days of record temperatures. In a statement on Sunday, the federal government said the army would help transport “personnel, supplies and equipment into and out of areas affected by fires” in the province, as well as aid in any emergency evacuations. Bill Blair, Canada’s minister of public safety and emergency preparedness, said the military’s support would be available until July 19.
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