Premier David Eby says his government is in contact with officials in northeastern British Columbia, where an out-of-control wildfire has prompted evacuations.
RCMP found a 61-year-old man unconscious in the driver’s seat of the SUV. Police and paramedics on the scene attempted life-saving measures, but the man tragically succumbed to his injuries, and police were unable to resuscitate him.
The BC Wildfire Service is rescinding the area restriction order surrounding the Pocket Knife Creek Wildfire.
This will take effect tomorrow (Saturday) at noon.
The area restriction was originally put in place on May 31st.
