The fire chief of West Kelowna, B.C., says it's 'all about emotions' as his community begins to process the devastation wrought by a fast-moving wildfire nine days ago.
The fire chief of West Kelowna, B.C., says it's"all about emotions" as his community begins to process the devastation wrought by a fast-moving wildfire nine days ago.
Brolund says community support has been like"fuel" for his crews, from children stopping by with encouraging signs to the meals being prepared for firefighters. The B.C. government, meanwhile, says mental health supports are available for people affected by wildfires, with disaster psychological support personnel deployed to emergency reception centres throughout the Interior.
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