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By Aaron Schulze

Fire Donations

Donation drop-offs at Northeast Complex will be turned away due to safety reasons: B.C. Wildfire Service

Jul 21, 2021 | 5:26 PM

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — The B.C. Wildfire Service said there is no need for additional supplies.

B.C. Wildfire Service said it’s aware of several requests for donations of items to firefighters in the Cariboo Fire Centre circulating online, but anyone attempting to drop off donations to the Northeast Complex in 100 Mile House will be turned away for safety and security reasons.

Fire camps are active worksites and access is limited to B.C. Wildfire Service personnel and approved visitors only.

“Unfortunately, though the intentions behind these actions are positive, they ultimately impact personnel time which is better spent managing the current wildfire situation,” B.C. Wildfire Service stated.

Anyone looking for a way to actively support firefighting efforts in B.C. is asked to consider donating to the Red Cross’ British Columbia Fires Appeal.

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Emergency Management B.C. is currently coordinating requests for help and offers of assistance.