With close to 600 wildfires burning across the province, and 50 of them considered highly dangerous, the B.C. government is stepping in financially.

"These people, a lot of them feel really helpless ... they don't know what direction to turn, and we just step in. That's what drives us."

Alberta has sent 125 firefighters and support staff, five air tankers, two birddog planes and 3,000 lengths of hose to help British Columbia fight wildfires.

If you're opening your wallet to help, make sure you do your homework first.