Global National: Aug. 20, 2023 | Canada Task Force 1 arrives in Kelowna to help with BC wildfires

Canada Task Force One has arrived in central Okanagan to help assess the damage after many homes have been lost to wildfires. Nearly 500 firefighters from across the province and beyond continue to do the work needed to save homes. Richard Zussman has the latest.

In B.C.'s Shuswap region, two out-of-control fires have merged, spanning an estimated 41,000 hectares and the situation is changing quickly. Elissa Carpenter has the details.

With hundreds of fires burning throughout B.C., the drifting smoke is shrouding much of the province — including the densely populated lower mainland region. The air quality health index lists the hazy conditions as a moderate risk. Peter Quinlan reports.

In the Northwest Territories, more than 200 fires are burning. The remoteness of the northern region means it's not only hard to get people out, but information as well. As Jeff Semple explains, getting correct information is harder than it should be.

The Danish and Dutch governments have confirmed that they will donate up to 61 fighter jets to Ukraine. It's hoped the jets will eventually give Ukraine air superiority in its fight against Russia. But as Redmond Shannon reports, the fighters are unlikely to have an impact on the war anytime soon.

In the Northwest Territories, much of the town of Enterprise was destroyed by flames and everyone was ordered to get out. It's not advised, but some stayed behind. Despite the hardship the people in this little community have big hopes to rise from the ruins. Jayme Doll spoke to one couple who took matters into their own hands trying to save homes.

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