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Horgan tours fire areas

For the second time in less than a week, premier-designate John Horgan will tour areas ravaged by fire in B.C.'s Interior.

During his tour, Horgan will meet with wildfire officials and firefighters. He will also fly over areas affected by the fires, including Williams Lake, Cache Creek and 100 Mile House.

Horgan will not be available for questions during the tour, but is expected to provide an update once he returns to Victoria.

This past Sunday, Horgan flew into Kamloops to speak with evacuees.

He has also spoken with both outgoing Premier Christy Clark and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the situation.

The province has issued a state of emergency due to the fires, which have burned more than 78,000 hectares of forest, forced thousands to flee, and destroyed several homes.



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