Canadian city empties as fire threatens

[Lilith7]

. . . " But no - I suspect there'll be no shortage though, of fine words & gatherings of politicians, whose actions in consequance will amount to zero.
Or as close as they can get to it.""

At a guess, the catering bills for the trough-snouters would be about as far away from zero as they can get it.

I'd say your guess is right on the money...literally.