# Mexican reinforcements arrive in western Canada to battle deadly wildfire

https://mins.news/en/item/19365

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-11 17:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://bit.ly/4x0nOr2

> Around 100 firefighters from Mexico were expected to reach Canada on Tuesday to assist with efforts against a deadly wildfire. The blaze is burning near Okanagan Lake in western Canada. It has driven about 20,000 people from their homes and destroyed properties in the area. The Mexican team is being sent as reinforcements for the ongoing firefighting operation.

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