Firefighting efforts in the North Shuswap are being frustrated by people removing equipment.

In a public plea issued Sunday afternoon, Aug. 20, the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), and shared by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD), said in the North Shuswap a number of pumps, sprinklers, hoses and ATVs have been taken, B次元官网网址渃ritically impacting the effectiveness of structural protection. B次元官网网址�

B次元官网网址淕ear that would protect dozens of homes is being moved to the areas that are ineffective and compromising structure protection plans,B次元官网网址� said the BCWS. B次元官网网址淪ome of the gear has disappeared entirely and is suspected to be stolen.B次元官网网址�

Sprinklers, pumps, and hoses set up on the wooden Scotch Creek bridge have been removed and taken three separate times, said the BCWS, adding B次元官网网址渢his bridge must be protected to allow safe access into and out of the area.B次元官网网址�

The BCWS stressed equipment is positioned by structure protection experts where it is most effective and will cover the largest area, and said an increased RCMP presence is actively addressing the issue of stolen equipment.

B次元官网网址淲e need the community and the publicB次元官网网址檚 support while residents are evacuated,B次元官网网址� said the BCWS. B次元官网网址淚f you are remaining in the area and see any criminal activity, please report it to the RCMP immediatelyB次元官网网址�

B次元官网网址淭he Columbia Shuswap Regional District is making every effort to keep the evacuated areas safe, but we need the publicB次元官网网址檚 help in not creating opportunities for theftB次元官网网址�

B次元官网网址淲e appreciate the level of community support on the ground. Please work together as a community to ensure all response is coordinated, safe and effective.B次元官网网址�

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