Son just back from Kamloops.
when i was there in 74,we got taken out of work to fight a fire in the Ashcroft area.Lucky it was only a small one which the water bombers had put out.Our main task was for flare-ups.
Another fire not far away and witnessed by my workmates,saw a DC6 (i think) crash killing its crew.
Someone may have been telling me stories ,but was told even if your driving to your own wedding,if they stop you on the road ,thats it ,you go firefighting.At least they paid you.
Know people north of Kamloops in the timber carting as well.
Its damn beautiful over there and its a crying shame ,but unfortunately these things happen.
Trees will grow again ,but the loss to the people affected cant be descibed.