More than 100 wildfire personnel from Mexico arrived in British Columbia on Monday to assist with ongoing firefighting efforts as the province battles more than 100 active wildfires.
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About 30 homes belonging to Okanagan Indian Band members have been destroyed, according to the chief. He said another 200 homes owned by non-members have also been lost.
Roughly 8,000 people across B.C. have been ordered to evacuate, while another 7,300 are being told to be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.
There are six major wildfires burning in B.C. as of Tuesday morning. A total of about 120 wildfires are active across the province, more than 50 of them out of control.
Wildfire officials are describing the conditions as "explosive and extremely dangerous." Hot temperatures and dry lightning are forecast for later this week, raising concerns that the situation could worsen.
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