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By CKPG Today

CAF

Canadian Armed Forces finishing off wildfire deployment this week

Sep 13, 2023 | 8:10 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — Don’t be surprised if you see military vehicles on northern highways this week.

The Canadian Armed Forces has announced its members will be redeployed to their home units after providing Type III firefighting support tasks in the Prince George Fire Centre, specifically at Manson Creek and Vanderhoof.

From August 28 to September 15 members performed such tasks as turnover, mopping up and hotspot dousing.

The members began their journey home Tuesday this week, with the last members leaving the area on Friday (Sept.15).

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“CAF members and vehicles, including large green fleet trucks, may be seen on various Forest Service Roads and B.C. Highways, such as Yellowhead, Cariboo, Highway 97 and Trans-Canada,” reads a Canadian Armed Forces news release.

“At no time will this road move pose a risk to local populations or infrastructure; rigorous road and vehicle safety standards will be strictly observed.”