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Coulson helicopter brought in from California to fight Interior wildfires

Coulson helicopter brought in from California to fight Interior wildfires

The company watches for opportunities to work in B.C.
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Air Canada pilot snaps photos of devastating Lytton wildfire from above

Air Canada pilot snaps photos of devastating Lytton wildfire from above

'I've never seen one quite that intense'
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Prince George man identified as helicopter pilot who died while fighting wildfire in Alberta

Prince George man identified as helicopter pilot who died while fighting wildfire in Alberta

'Heath loved to fly and was one of the most experienced pilots in the industry'
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Firefighters from other provinces and military prepare to help battle BC blazes

Firefighters from other provinces and military prepare to help battle BC blazes

The RCMP investigation into the cause of the fire that destroyed most of the Village of Lytton is still in its early stages.
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Kamloops fire crews worked through night to extinguish East Kamloops fire, Strawberry Hill flare up

Kamloops fire crews worked through night to extinguish East Kamloops fire, Strawberry Hill flare up

The fire that caused evacuations a couple nights ago remains a concern
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BC Wildfire Service crews find litter of puppies and mom safe in Lytton

BC Wildfire Service crews find litter of puppies and mom safe in Lytton

Alpacas and sheep also survived nearby.
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Lytton evacuee recovering in Squamish after losing home and livelihood to wildfire

Lytton evacuee recovering in Squamish after losing home and livelihood to wildfire

A fundraiser has been launched for Daniel Calderoni, who barely escaped the blaze with his life
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BCCDC warns British Columbians to 'prepare for the worst' ahead of wildfire smoke

BCCDC warns British Columbians to 'prepare for the worst' ahead of wildfire smoke

Those who may be more sensitive to wildfire smoke include people with asthma, heart disease, pregnant people, infants and children, and older adults
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Ottawa to stage 350 soldiers, 6 aircraft to fight B.C. wildfires

Ottawa to stage 350 soldiers, 6 aircraft to fight B.C. wildfires

Feds say emergency response officials and military had already trained to respond to flooding or wildfire during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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B.C.'s biggest health authority to launch COVID-19 clinic — at the beach

B.C.'s biggest health authority to launch COVID-19 clinic — at the beach

People over 12 heading to Cultus Lake outside Chillwack and Crescent Beach in Surrey can soon get vaccinated at the beach.
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