Thanks, Peter.
But, while the battle may have been won, the war is not over. We've been
warned that if the winds change, the fire can easily return.
I won't comment on Mr. Arbucke, other than to say that the dolts who defy
evacuation orders put the lives of those protecting our, or any, town, at risk.
At the very least, when they need rescuing (as many do) they take
fire-fighters away from protecting their town.
The sprinkler system is a great idea. And, it worked well, in it's first test.
BTW: Logan Lake is the only town in Canada with such a program.
For those who want to know more (many mayors do!) read this short article,
which explains it.
https://www.radionl.com/2021/07/23/logan-lake-using-rooftop-sprinklers-to-protect-homes-from-wildfires/
We had our sprinkler July 19th. In fact the photo which accompanies the article
above shows our house with a fireman on the roof, installing ours.
I was going to get a "round tuit", for the last several years, only doing so
after the diaster in nearby Lytton.
Still, the house is standing and we want to go home.
Take care of each other.
David.
Great to hear that you and Rose are safe and sound, and that Logan Lake
has "dodged-the-bullet" as folks down here often say. I can only hope
that a fellow-community member of your town, Dave Arbuckle, has been
fortunate to come through in good shape.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/logan-lake-fire-
evacuation-tremont-creek-fire-community-stragglers-refuse-evacuation-
1.6140407
One thing that has fascinated me is the scheme that y'all have developed
up for using sprinklers on the roofs of houses prior to the approach of
a inferno. Well done to whoever developed that technique.
Best regards,
Peter S
On Aug 17, 2021, at 11:08 AM, David Young <dsy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Good morning, all.
I've been a little quiet on the list, for a few weeks. As mentioned,
some time back, we've been visiting and helping out our kids, on their
farms.
We were supposed to go home last Saturday, but that did not happen, as
our town was evacuated the Thursday evening before, due to the Tremont
Creek Forrest Fire.
A few photos (not mine, but with notes below) are here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/155735425@N05/51383459547/in/dateposted-
public/
The Tremont Creek fire is now estimated at 647 square kilometers in
size, so, while large, not the largest in BC, by any means.
From mapping done by the Wildfire Service, it seems the fire came
within 250 yards of our house. Too close for my liking.
However, thanks to the well trained and dedicated wildfire crews, our
local and nearby fire departments as well as the RCMP and the local
Search & Rescue guys, our home - along with every other home - is
still standing. :-)
We will not know it's condition, after the exposure to smoke and fire
retardant (which was dropped within 200 feet of the house), until we
get home.
Meanwhile, we are safe at our daughter's home, in northern Alberta.
One aspect of the ordeal warmed my heart. Out little town owns two
fire trucks. But, on Saturday, the town was filled with dozens of
them, from nearby communities.
I cannot thank them enough.
David.
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