The Canadian Armed Forces is sending up to 350 soldiers from Edmonton to the B.C. The Alberta-based troops will begin arriving in the Okanagan region this week to provide direct assistance to B.C. Ottawa announced its plans to send soldiers into B.C. As of Wednesday, nearly 300 wildfires were burning across the province, including more than 100 wildfires concentrated in the Interior. Wildfire Service has said it is being forced to focus on wildfires that threaten lives and safety due to the strain.

Source: CBC News July 22, 2021 16:57 UTC