Re…Drones. As comments to ODN show, the first response to the drone was amazement that someone could be so stupid, the next response, was “let’s go get em”. This is a typical knee jerk reaction of all of us in this situation but the idea of a lynch mob descending on the suspected owner of […]
Archives for August 2015
Evacuation alerts stay in place – all can go home
Residents in homes near the two fires in the South Okanagan have been advised they may return home. The orders issued by the Regional District have been lifted in Osoyoos and Oliver. Since the fires are not completely out – evacuation alerts remain in effect.
A new day, the start of a new week
Oliver Mtn – some smoke and a couple hot spots Testalinda Canyon – a real smoke machine – fire hard to see Hwy 97 South – a few hot spots visible – black carbon to feed new grass Below: the fight ends with ground crews – large contingent – camping and organizing at SOSS. The […]
Photographer John Chapman
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Belly of a bomber
Photo by Leza Macdonald
Firefighters in Oliver – thank you
Photo by Pat Hampson
Despite setbacks – much progress made on fires
Photo (large format) by Edwin Dukes Banner above by Ed as well