Wildfire state of emergency declaration extended to September 1

Aug 18, 2017 | 11:35 AM

KAMLOOPS — For the third time this summer, the provincial government has extended the state of emergency in relation to the BC wildfire crisis.

The state of emergency was officially called on July 7, and extended on July 19 and August 4.

This time, the designation will remain in place until at least September 1.

Provincial officials say the declaration “ensures that federal, provincial and local resources can be delivered in a co-ordinated response to the wildfire situation.”