British Columbia offers support to California as wildfires continue to rage in Metro Los Angeles. The province's Forests Minister, Ravi Parmar, expresses solidarity and stands ready to assist in any way possible.
As wildfires continue to burn in Metro Los Angeles, British Columbia stands ready to offer support. British Columbia 's Forests Minister Ravi Parmar said British Columbia 'will provide support in any way we can in the days ahead' but has not yet received requests for assistance. Parmar said that British Columbia 'knows all too well the devastating impacts of wildfires,' adding that his thoughts are with the people of Los Angeles as they face this extremely challenging situation.
The out-of-control wildfires -- of which the Pacific Palisades fire is the largest -- have so far killed two individuals and forced tens of thousands to flee their homes, according to published reports. Estimates peg the number of destroyed homes at more than 1,000 and officials have declared a state of emergency to help combat the fires. But firefighters on the ground face various obstacles, including potential water shortages and fierce winds fuelling the fires. 'I’m sending strength to the residents, first responders, and all those working to protect lives and communities,' Parmar said, adding British Columbia has 'strong relationships' with its international partners, including the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. A review of past wildfire seasons in British Columbia shows that British Columbia Wildfire Service deployed 224 personnel to California in 2020 to help that state deal with its worst wildfire season on record, as symbolized by the August Complex fire. Departments from the U.S. have also routinely assisted wildfire fighting efforts in British Columbia. The two agencies have also collaborated in other areas. According to the official 2023 wildfire season summary, staff from California and Australia shared knowledge with local officials around future technology and decision-making regarding fire intelligence, advanced planning and fire growth modelling
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