The Penticton Indian Band Emergency Operations Center (PIB EOC) is asking the community to be aware of BC Wildfire crews and equipment operating in the area.
In Saturday's PIB EOC update, the center said Lake Charlie's is being used as a water source by helicopters for the Keremeos Creek wildfire.
"For the safety of all, the PIB EOC is asking community members to stay away from the middle of the lake and to the side for helicopters to safely access needed water. ” and read the PIB EOC release.
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of 381 The fire brigade and 16 helicopters are working to contain the blaze, but the water bombers remain grounded for several reasons.
"One of the main reasons is that many fires Burning on very steep and inoperable terrain, there are no proper entry and exit routes for fixed-wing air tankers,” said BCWS Information Officer Mikhail Elsei.
``Tankers seldom put out fires on their own. Used when tankers are the most effective support personnel in terrains where firefighters are working.''
