Dry and severe weather caused wildfires to spread quickly throughout British Columbia, with approximately 100 wildfires sparked on July 7 alone.
With a province-wide state of emergency declared, support is needed for thousands of families and individuals evacuated from their homes and communities.
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We are currently working with the B.C. government in providing relief for those affected and Canadians who wish to help those in need can donate to the British Columbia Fires Appeal.
We are responding by providing registration services, encouraging all evacuees to register online or by calling 1-800-863-6582, which will also allow us to contact people directly as more information and assistance become available. It also allows us to help reunite families separated by the disaster.
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Red Cross responds to B.C. wildfires
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