B.C. and Canadian Red Cross to give housing support to those affected by wildfires

The B.C. government says it is teaming up with the Canadian Red Cross to provide housing help to those who were affected by wildfires this year.

A Sunday news release from the public safety ministry says the province will provide eligible households $1,300 per month starting in December while they move to long-term housing.

It says the financial help will meet temporary housing needs of eligible households that been receiving short-term accommodation support since July.

The release says the Canadian Red Cross is also helping with housing repair, reconstruction and cleanup of properties.