By Canadian Press

The latest news on the wildfires ravaging British Columbia

Aug 22, 2023 | 7:53 AM

Threatening wildfires across British Columbia have destroyed structures and forced more than 27,000 people from their homes. The province remains in a state of emergency as crews battle the more than 375 active blazes burning across B.C.

Here are the latest developments on the B.C. wildfires (all times are PT):

7:37 a.m.

The premier’s office has released a tentative schedule for David Eby, Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma and Forests Minister Bruce Ralston, who are visiting the fire-ravaged southern Interior. 

It says they will be visiting Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Kelowna and Penticton today.

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The schedule shows they will meet with local First Nation leadership, evacuees, fire chiefs and crews. 

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 22, 2023.

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