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David Eby: “That key question of, do we need additional resources, was answered for me quite firmly by the wildfire service…”

On the recordAugust 7, 2026
That key question of, do we need additional resources, was answered for me quite firmly by the wildfire service (saying), 'Look, if we had double the number of wildfire fighters in the early days up at the Big Bar fire, it wouldn't have made a difference.'
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David Eby

Editor's note · Context

Discussing resource needs for wildfire response.

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