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$100M for cities devastated by B.C. wildfires

Hundreds were evacuated from their homes in Cache Creek due to a 4,200 hectare wildfire in the area
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Fox Mountain engulfed in flames (Submitted)

Outgoing premier Christy Clark is in Kamloops today to meet with those affected by wildfires

She has announced a $100-million fund for resources needed to rebuild in communities damamged by the wildfires.

There are more than 200 wildfires burning across the province, according to BC Wildfire Service.

On Saturday, said the fire B次元官网网址 currently estimated at 4,200 hectares in size B次元官网网址 had destroyed dozens of buildings. This includes at least five houses, 30 trailer park homes and two hangars at the regional airport.

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B次元官网网址淭he emergency and forestry crews have done exemplary work, conducting themselves in the professional manner weB次元官网网址檝e come to expect from them,B次元官网网址 Clark said in a news release.

B次元官网网址淎s well, communities and residents have also stepped up and rallied together to help all those who need it.B次元官网网址

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B次元官网网址淏ut as the full force of the fire becomes clear, British Columbians need to know that government support will be sustained.B次元官网网址

The Canadian Red Cross opened a donation page for anyone wanting to donate to those devastated by the wildfires.

Premier-designate John Horgan will be in Kamloops later this afternoon.

More to come.



About the Author: Ashley Wadhwani-Smith

I began my journalistic journey at Black Press Media as a community reporter in my hometown of Maple Ridge, B.C.
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