19K views · 248 reactions | The B.C. wildfire situation is not slowing down and it's a race to protect homes in the Interior. An evacuation order southeast of Ashcroft has been triggered by the Tremont Creek blaze. And smoke from the B.C. wildfires is drifting into Alberta leading to hazy skies. For more on B.C.'s wildfires: https://globalnews.ca/tag/bc-wildfire/ | Global BC | Facebook

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Responding to wildfires and other emergencies in B.C. would not be possible without the work of our dispatchers and call takers. Dispatchers work at our fire centres and the Provincial Airtanker Centre and are a critical communication link to responders in the field. Whether coordinating the movement of crews, planes, helicopters and other resources, or supporting the response to safety incidents or other emergencies in the field. Knowi

317K views · 1.1K reactions | People start 40% of B.C.'s wildfires. Please, be responsible with campfires this summer. Check current fire bans and restrictions at www.bcwildfire.ca. | BC Wildfire Service | Facebook