Province raises wildfire fighting budget
PRINCE GEORGE — The last two wildfire seasons have been historically bad in BC, with the Province spending nearly $650 million in 2017.
Talk has been had about if harsher wildfire seasons are becoming the new normal. If that turns out to be the case, the $101 million now allotted to fighting wildfires could be much less than needed.
The additional money is set to go towards a number of things including contracted firefighters, helicopter and fixed-wing air support, and training.
The increase is especially important considering the Province has gone over budget for the last number of wildfire seasons. If this continues, it could be a major concern for smaller communities that do not have many immediate resources available.