Premier David Eby welcomed another group of international firefighters who arrived in British Columbia on Thursday to help battle destructive wildfires. Thousands of people the southern B.C. have been forced to evacuate or have been told to be ready to leave their homes due to wildfire threats. Wildfire smoke is expected to linger across southern B.C. Eby’s appearance on Thursday marked his public comments about the escalating wildfire situation in B.C., aside from statements on social media.