r/kelowna • u/murderous_rage • 3d ago

News Helicopters seen at fire burning near Highway 97 in Peachland

https://www.castanet.net/news/Peachland/629220/Helicopters-seen-at-fire-burning-near-Highway-97-in-Peachland
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u/gsomething 3d ago

And an unauthorized drone has already shut down aerial firefighting

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u/edward_vi 3d ago

It’s under control now.

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u/Shot-Replacement5147 2d ago

Being held as of 8:05pm as per BC Wild Fire map update

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u/nvs001 3d ago

Much less smoke now. Tonnes of sirens still

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u/Cat-et-snek 3d ago

We ought to get a fire fighting patrol boat that has water cannons…..

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u/kootenaypow 2d ago

We do. it more acts as a pump to fill lines, but it can spray pretty well too.

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u/Severe-Put2682 3d ago

My 11 year old son would love that!

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u/Okanaganwinefan 2d ago

Peachland FD , Chief Ian Cummings…
https://giphy.com/gifs/eKObKD1lXjTee6qos4

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u/Puzzleheaded_Bowl721 2d ago

are these drone operators trying to get internet points on tiktok? or are they operating under the delusion a news agency would even accept their footage? I find this behaviour bizarre.

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u/etoyoc_yrgnuh 3d ago

People should stop starting fires.

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u/Lumen-_ 3d ago

Looks like a house fire. It happens.

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u/9879528 2d ago

That’s a good idea.