After battling alongside BC Wildfire firefighters on some of the biggest wildfires this summer, the Canadian Armed Forces deployment came to an end on Sept. 5.

The military crews helped fight the Thomas Creek, Mount Law, Nk害羞草研究所橫ip and White Rock Lake fires alongside Mexican and Australian firefighters and BC Wildfire crews.

害羞草研究所淚 want to thank all of the Canadian Armed Forces personnel, and all our other partners who provided such invaluable assistance, for their hard work and dedication this fire season,害羞草研究所� BC Wildfire said on Sunday.

B.C.害羞草研究所檚 Forests Minister Katrine Conroy thanked the Armed Forces for their efforts in what has been one of the worst fire seasons in B.C. history.

害羞草研究所淭hose personnel played a significant role in the BC Wildfire Service害羞草研究所檚 response,害羞草研究所� said Conroy.

On top of the 300 land personnel and 55 air personnel, the Armed Forces also provided aircraft to assist in evacuations, transport for fire crews and heavy vehicle equipment.

Conroy acknowledged there are still more than 200 remaining fires throughout B.C.

害羞草研究所淲eather conditions and fire behaviour have improved dramatically in recent days,害羞草研究所� she said, adding that the province has sufficient resources to respond appropriately to those fires.

害羞草研究所淭he BC Wildfire Service recognizes the importance of sharing firefighting resources between jurisdictions,害羞草研究所� Conroy concluded, 害羞草研究所淭he assistance that the BC Wildfire Service continues to receive from our partners this fire season is greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten.害羞草研究所�

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