West Kelowna fire chief says L.A. devastation a haunting reminder of B.C. blaze
- West Kelowna fire chief Jason Brolund says that the images from the recent wildfires in Los Angeles have brought back memories of the McDougall Creek fire that devastated the area in August 2023, and destroyed or damaged almost 200 properties
- Brolund has been urging for nighttime aerial firefighting capabilities since the 2023 fires, and the province has taken steps towards providing that capability. The BC Wildfire Service has equipped two contracted helicopters with night-vision technology in 2024 and integrated them into operations in July
- B.C. Premier David Eby has stated that California's Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has asked for a senior management team from BC Wildfire Service, and that team will be leaving for the U.S. Soon. B.C.
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