Fire Camp – Oliver Airport Below – Rows and rows – transport for Fire Fighters. Let’s get it done. Almost out?
Rise and shine – chow time
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
Thursday brings a sense of calmness
A few, brief words: Fire like this with many viewers much more dramatic at night. In the morning, a calmness sets in with all concerned to their stations – many just in the act of making decisions – what is next, when, and with what resources. Give the firefighters – on the ground, in the […]