The photo that was posted just before noon Aug. 9 shows firefighters huddled in what some have surmised to be prayer. Since being posted its gained hundreds of views and shares.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/JESS B FACEBOOK
August 10, 2019 - 2:10 PM
SOUTH OKANAGAN - It was a simple gesture of thanks and the community has rallied around it.
"Just saw the crew on Tucelnuit Drive. This picture really got me. I feel silly, but got crazy emotional when we drove by back to mom's at Gallagher Lake," wrote a woman who goes by Jess B on the Facebook Group Osoyoos / Oliver / South Okanagan Fire Watch
"If any of the crew are on this page... thank you. So very much. For keeping us safe. For risking your lives. For everything."
The photo that was posted just before noon Aug. 9 shows firefighters huddled in what some have surmised to be prayer. Since being posted its gained hundreds of views and shares.
The firefighters are working on the Eagle Bluff wildfire located 10 kilometres southeast of Okanagan Falls. It grew again overnight, though there's hope that cooler temperatures and expected rain will help keep it at bay.
The fire, which was discovered Aug. 4, is currently estimated at 2,680-hectares and is considered out of control.
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"Yesterday, Aug. 9, growth occurred in two areas. The wildfire grew predominantly towards the north and northwest due to southerly winds, however, this growth did not threaten structures or communities," according to a BC WIldfire news release.
"Today, heavy equipment will construct guard inoperable areas along the east flank and northeast corner," reads the update.
"Other objectives are to build a retardant line in areas inoperable to heavy equipment along the north flank. Structural protection specialists remain on the scene and will continue to monitor and assess properties under Evacuation Alert. Resources are continually challenged by the steep and rocky terrain in the area and site safety is a priority."
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