It has now been two weeks since the wildfires in BC began.
Over 150 wildfires are still burning, many of them still out of control, and over 45, 000 people remain away from their home, many of them unsure of whether or not they will even have a home to go back to..
It has been a very long haul for the over 3000 firefighters fighting the battle, that includes over 75 from New Brunswick.
NEW: Crews responding to new fires in Southeast Fire Centre, https://t.co/IVFdvrNlUH @BCGovFireInfo #BCWildfire
— BC Government News (@BCGovNews) July 21, 2017
The smoke from the wildfires has spread for kilometres, with winds blowing them into Alberta, and forcing Environment Canada to issue special statements with regards to air quality.
AUDIO: The BC Wildfire Service and other emergency response officials provide update on #BCwildfire situation: https://t.co/xjBGoCTXw0
— BC Wildfire Service (@BCGovFireInfo) July 20, 2017
A state of emergency across the province of British Columbia remains in effect.
Further discussions are expected to happen today, to determine how the federal and provincial governments can provide greater assistance.
The Government of Canada is doing its utmost to help the people of BC facing wildfires. Learn how: https://t.co/Ybe61dSXkD #BCWildfires
— CanadianPM (@CanadianPM) July 17, 2017
