OTTAWA, Aug. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Red Cross has launched the British Columbia Fires Appeal to help support people impacted by the fires.

Fires are expanding and moving rapidly, as dry and windy conditions persist in the province, threatening communities and forcing people to evacuate their homes.

Donations to the Canadian Red Cross will be used for immediate and ongoing relief, recovery and resilience efforts in response to the fires in British Columbia. Donations may also be used for preparedness and risk reduction for future all-hazard disaster events within British Columbia.

Canadians wishing to make a donation to the British Columbia Fires Appeal can do so online at www.redcross.ca or by calling 1-800-418-1111.

Additional Resources@RedCrossCanada | facebook.com/CanadianRedCross | redcross.ca/blog Red Cross donor inquiries: [email protected] or 1-800-418-1111

About the Canadian Red Cross Here in Canada and overseas, the Red Cross stands ready to help people before, during and after a disaster. As a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement – which is made up of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross and 192 national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies – the Canadian Red Cross is dedicated to helping people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supporting them in strengthening their resilience.

MEDIA CONTACTSEnglish Media: 1-877-599-9602French Media: 1-888-418-9111

Source: Canadian Red Cross / Croix-Rouge canadienne