The provincial government announced Friday it will match donations to the Red Cross to help victims of B.C. wildfires up to $20 million.
The Canadian Red Cross works with the governments of various levels help people affected by wildfires. The Province will match donations until Oct. 12.
Wildfire activity in the Okanagan on Wednesday evening. Photo BC Wildfire Service
People who want to donate can do so by calling 1-800-418-1111, contacting their local Canadian Red Cross office or going to www.redcross.ca.
The province declared a provincial state of emergency last Wednesday and it is in effect initially for 14 days.
For information on wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, call 1 888 3-FOREST or visit: www.bcwildfire.ca.
You can also follow wildfire news on:
• Twitter: http://twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo
• Facebook: http://facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo.
