BC, StatCan Partner on Fire Prevention Pilot as Deaths Increase Around Province

BC, StatCan Partner on Fire Prevention Pilot as Deaths Increase Around Province
B.C. Fire Commissioner Brian Godlonton is seen at the BC legislature on June 8, 2022. The Canadian Press/Dirk Meissner
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British Columbia’s fire commissioner says fire-related deaths in the province have increased by almost 120 percent over the past two years.

Brian Godlonton says it appears the concerning trend is continuing this year with 33 fire-related deaths already reported, with half of the year still ahead.