Communities within the Fraser Valley have come together to support residents of Lytton, so much so the local tourism and hospitality groups have reached capacity for storage of household items, and are instead, encouraging monetary donations.
On July 1, The Fraser Valley, a tourism group, which includes 91原创, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, as well as Mission, Harrison and Hope, came together to organize donations for Lytton fire victims.
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On Wednesday, the group announced the response had been so positive that they鈥檝e run out of storage space.
鈥淭hanks to the generosity of so many businesses and individuals since July 1, storage for household items is currently beyond capacity,鈥� the organization said in a statement.
鈥淗owever, online monetary donations are still being accepted, and can be made to the .鈥�
As of Wednesday afternoon, more than $118,000 had been donated.
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鈥淎ny cash donations collected will be entrusted to Boston Bar First Nations/Tuckkwiowhum Village to distribute to various organizations,鈥� the tourism group said. 鈥淭ax receipts will be provided for donations made via GoFundMe.鈥�
The Fraser Valley said relief efforts are being organized in partnership with Karen Tillotson, Boston Bar First Nation, Tuckkwiowhum Village, Boston Bar Enhancement Society, and Connect Media.
The Lytton wildfire tore through the small town on June 30, decimating 90 cent of the town.
As of Wednesday, there were more than 200 wildfire burning across the province, according to BC Wildfire Service.
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