After battling alongside BC Wildfire firefighters on some of the biggest wildfires this summer, the Canadian Armed Forces deployment came to an end on Sept. 5.

The military crews helped fight the Thomas Creek, Mount Law, Nksa国际传媒橫ip and White Rock Lake fires alongside Mexican and Australian firefighters and BC Wildfire crews.

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B.C.sa国际传媒檚 Forests Minister Katrine Conroy thanked the Armed Forces for their efforts in what has been one of the worst fire seasons in B.C. history.

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On top of the 300 land personnel and 55 air personnel, the Armed Forces also provided aircraft to assist in evacuations, transport for fire crews and heavy vehicle equipment.

Conroy acknowledged there are still more than 200 remaining fires throughout B.C.

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