Forest Fire Equipment Sent to B.C.

Northwestern Ontario has sent additional resources to fire ravaged British Columbia.

Two CL-415 water bombers left Dryden and Kenora yesterday for Kamloops.

Support is also being provided in the form of fire suppression equipment such as pumps, hoses and portable water tanks.

Ontario currently has approximately 570-fire personnel working in B.C.

The MNR has started rotating staff, replacing crews who've now completed a two-week deployment.