BC Wildfire Service reports progress on blazes as more military, Mexican crews arrive
More help is arriving to support BC Wildfire Service firefighters as they continue to make headway on several blazes in British Columbia.
Central Okanagan Emergency Operations says another 60 members of the Canadian Armed Forces were expected to arrive Sunday, doubling a contingent that landed Saturday to help battle an out-of-control fire west of Vernon, B.C.
The BC Wildfire Service reported progress this weekend on all flanks of the fire that has scorched more than 800 square kilometres.
It says a controlled ignition is planned for Monday if conditions remain favourable.