THE BEST AND THE WORST Once again we are in the midst of a bad fire and once again, like any disaster, it brings out the best and the worst in people’s attitudes. The best is people helping people, offering help to residents suffering from smoke either in the form of giving alternate shelter or […]
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Just about – finished that is
Rise and shine – chow time
Fire Camp – Oliver Airport Below – Rows and rows – transport for Fire Fighters. Let’s get it done. Almost out?
by John Chapman
Friday
2270 hectares – estimate of fire area near Oliver 160 firefighters on the ground 13 helicopters 19 pieces of heavy equipment brought in The figure above maybe includes water tenders from other BC fire departments on hand to assist. Other air support available – skimmers have returned to Penticton One Conair plane stationed in Oliver […]
Clouds and Showers ??
Up close
At the Painted Chair
A great day painting with our sister city visitors from Bandai Japan Submitted by Tara Hovanes