#BCWildfire Update*:
•250 wildfires burning in BC
•61 evacuation orders (+3) for 3,713 properties
•85 evacuation alerts for 18,234 properties
•417,694 hectares burned
•3,558 active firefighters & crew

*Data from July 26, 7PM

More info and supports: https://t.co/pdboRT4gbF pic.twitter.com/XGOWX7j5zI

— BC Government News (@BCGovNews) July 27, 2021

The last step before commencing the planned ignition is to organize resources and conduct a safety briefing. Here is an example of a successful planned ignition on the Tremont Creek (K21849) wildfire yesterday evening. pic.twitter.com/ECMsbIpQsq

— BC Wildfire Service (@BCGovFireInfo) July 26, 2021

OKIB issues evac alert #VernonBC #BCWildfire https://t.co/DGy5SUSdnm

— Castanet (@CastanetNews) July 27, 2021

The #BCWildfire Service continues to respond to the White Rock Lake wildfire (K61884) northeast of #MerrittBC. High temperatures and increased winds have resulted in heightened fire activity and increased smoke. It is now estimated at 9414 hectares, and more growth is expected. pic.twitter.com/XxnR2bO24n

— BC Wildfire Service (@BCGovFireInfo) July 26, 2021

In support of BC Wildfire Service, the Air Task Force group, stationed out of Kamloops, BC, is helping in the fight against the wildfires burning in the province - as part of #OpLENTUS; Canada's response to natural disasters at home. #StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/WdhKxnG1W7

— MARPAC-JTFP / FMARP-FOIP (@MARPAC_FMARP) July 27, 2021

Last night firefighting crews from Mexico arrived in Osoyoos. Kx Hall, a host from the Osoyoos Indian Band, welcomed them to the traditional lands of the Syilx People with a prayer and drumming. pic.twitter.com/yuJvKUoGQE

— BC Wildfire Service (@BCGovFireInfo) July 27, 2021