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150 Mile VFD assisted BC Wildfire to extinguish wild land fire

150 Mile House Volunteer Fire Department supported BC Wildfire Service crews in responding to a small wild land fire.

The incident happened in the noon hour yesterday (Thursday) at the Big Meadow Forest Service Road south of 150 Mile which was immediately adjacent to the Fire Department’s response area.

Upon arrival of a BC Wildfire Service response officer it was determined that there was no further requirement and the 150 Mile House Volunteer Fire Department supported extinguishment efforts.

BC Wildfire Service often collaborates response efforts with local fire departments to ensure the best and most efficient use of available resources.

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Pat Matthews
Pat Matthews
Pat started working in the Cariboo in 1989 after spending several years in radio in Terrace. He worked in the creative department until 2017 when he switched over to news covering Williams Lake and the South Cariboo as well as being the afternoon host on Country 840 in 100 Mile House.

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