From new equipment to more firefighters, B.C. is mobilizing for 'challenging' wildfire season

The province says it's been preparing for this summer for months, purchasing new firefighting equipment and recruiting firefighters in advance of what's expected to be a "challenging" season. 

Apr 29, 2024 - 15:00
From new equipment to more firefighters, B.C. is mobilizing for 'challenging' wildfire season

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A firefighter with the B.C. Wildfire Service observes the Donnie Creek wildfire from a plane in this undated photograph. The fire has been burning since May 12, 2023. It was estimated to be 5831 square kilometres in size on Aug. 28.

The province says it's been preparing for this summer for months, purchasing new firefighting equipment and recruiting firefighters in advance of what's expected to be a "challenging" season. 

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