By Vanessa Ybarra

Provincial state of emergency further extended

Sep 1, 2017 | 1:11 PM

VICTORIA, B.C. — The provincial state of emergency has been extended to September 15th.

It’s the fourth time it’s been extended with previous extensions on July 19, August 4th, and August 18th.

In a press release, the NDP says the extension ensures that federal, provincial and local resources can be delivered in a co-ordinated response to the wildfire situation and continue to ensure public safety, which remains the provincial government’s top priority.

Wildfire evacuees will continue to receive $600 every two weeks until they return home.

Eligible small businesses affected by the fires can also now receive a $1,500 emergency grant through the Canadian Red Cross and Province.

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As of Friday, there are 160 wildfires burning in B.C, with 16 evacuation orders affecting approximately 3,622 individuals, plus 39 evacuation alerts impacting approximate 13, 670 people.