City of Delta among the fire departments in B.C. able to send a firetruck to West Kelowna as fire ravages homes
Several out-of-town firetrucks and firefighting crews have made their way to the Kelowna area to battle a significant wildfire that has already destroyed dozens of homes, however more resources are needed, said Kelowna West MLA Ben Stewart Friday.
Delta deploys truck and crew A Type 1 engine truck from the City of Delta added to the growing deployment on Friday, according to its deputy fire chief Dave Ayton. In Delta’s case, Delta firefighters are trained to battle wildland fires, training that helps them attack any blazes in Burns Bog or the Delta Watershed.Ayton said any department will need to keep some spares back to fight possible fires in their own community.
Kelowna could use fireguards in future: Stewart Meanwhile, Stewart has been on the ground assisting with communicating to constituents and understanding how the fires are being suppressed. He said those fighting the fires “are doing the best they can.”
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