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These are the values that make me proud to be a British Columbian. “In our time of need, I am honoured to welcome more than 100 wildfire personnel from Mexico on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, with more than 200 arriving later in the week. They’ve travelled from their homes to help us protect ours amidst a challenging wildfire season. As British Columbians, let’s welcome them warmly as they prepare to work alongside our BC Wildfire Service crews. “Wildfire response is built on teamwork. Whether support comes from within B.C., across Canada or around the world, every person who joins the effort strengthens our response capacity and helps ensure resources are available when and where they are needed most. “I’m proud of the wildland firefighters from Canada and Mexico who are not thinking about borders but are answering the call, as we do when our neighbours need us. “This B.C. Day, I want to thank our wildland firefighters here at home and around the world who are protecting our communities, our forests and our homes.” ### Media Contacts #### Ministry of Forests Media Relations Forest.Media@gov.bc.ca 250-380-8491 https://news.gov.bc.ca/34118 ### Related Articles #### [Off-road vehicles prohibited on provincial Crown land in many fire centres](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026FOR0032-000935) August 10, 2026 12:15 PM #### [Bridge replacement planned for Marion Main Forest Service Road on Vancouver Island](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026FOR0042-000948) August 14, 2026 9:30 AM #### [Inviting residents of Cariboo region to comment on timber supply review](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026FOR0041-000918) August 13, 2026 8:00 AM ![Image 12: BC Gov News](http://news.gov.bc.ca/Content/Images/Gov/default-og-meta-image-1.jpg) ### Connect with the Ministry #### [Photos](https://www.flickr.com/photos/bcgovphotos/albums/72157686474934255/) View the Ministry's latest photos on Flickr. #### [Videos](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbER4Sxdn0R4ydodFs81ajG9j_HU4rH4S) Watch the Ministry's latest videos on YouTube. 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