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South Okanagan Photos

Bird dog to base – 20% contained at Wilson’s Landing

BC Forest Service – Bird dog planes are standard in aerial firefighting – they are small spotter aircraft which lead the tankers in to their drop zones

Hill above Wilson Landing (West Kelowna)

Last updated: Saturday, July 28

Location: 500 metres upslope of Westside Road

Size: 4.0 hectares (estimated)

Status: Active • 20% contained

Interface:  This is not an interface fire.

More information: Crews will remain on site late into the evening and return tomorrow.

Cause: Lightning

Resources • 28 firefighters • 3 helicopters • 0 airtankers Crews are working to construct hand guard to reinforce a fire retardant guard placed by the air tankers.  Additionally, crews are laying hose to douse hot spots with water.