In a news release yesterday, The BC Wildfire Service asked the public to cut back on donating supplies to firefighters in the Cariboo Fire Centre as they currently do not have any need for additional supplies.
Anyone who tries to drop off any kind of donation to the Northeast Complex in 100 Mile House, whose firefighters are currently trying to put out fires like the ones at Flat Lake and Canim Lake, will be turned away for both safety and security reasons. Fire camps are considered active worksites and access is being limited to BC Wildfire Service personnel and visitors that were approved by the fire service.
If you’re looking for a way to actively support firefighting efforts in British Columbia, the best way appears to be donating to the Red Cross’ British Columbia Fires Appeal.
A financial donation can be made to the British Columbia Fires Appeal via these methods: online at redcross.ca, by calling 1-800-418-1111 or by texting FIRES to 45678.
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