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Critical firefighting equipment being moved or stolen, says BC Wildfire Service
- Critical firefighting equipment, including pumps, sprinklers, hoses, and ATVs, has been moved and stolen in the North Shuswap area, severely impacting the effectiveness of structural protection during devastating wildfires in British Columbia.
- The theft and relocation of equipment have been detrimental in areas where the gear is needed to protect homes and infrastructure, such as the wooden Scotch Creek bridge.
- Residents who choose to stay behind despite evacuation orders are urged to consult with authorities before moving any firefighting equipment, as firefighters are experienced in making decisions regarding their placement.
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Critical firefighting equipment being moved or stolen, says BC Wildfire Service - Red Deer Advocate
BC Wildfire Service says critical equipment used to fight some of the province’s devastating blazes has been moved and sometimes stolen, in one case three times. The fire service says the pumps, sprinklers, hoses and ATVs that have been taken in the North Shuswap area are “critically impacting” the effectiveness of structural protection. Information officer Forrest Tower says if residents who have chosen to stay behind despite evacuation orders …
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