The Keremeos Creek fire is currently classified as “contained” and warnings and evacuation orders have been canceled, but is still estimated at more than 7,000 hectares. Seventy-eight firefighters, three helicopters and three pieces of heavy equipment are still working to contain him, according to the agency’s website. The agency took to Twitter to remind people of the dangers of flying drones in areas where firefighters are working, following two separate incidents of “unauthorized” use. “The presence of drones at the fire resulted in a complete halt to aerial firefighting efforts due to safety concerns. This type of activity is extremely dangerous,” the post began. “It poses a significant safety risk to BC fire personnel, especially when low-flying firefighting aircraft are present. If a drone collides with a firefighting aircraft, the consequences can be fatal. There is zero tolerance for people flying drones in active fire areas.” There is an automatic restriction where wildfires are burning that prohibits any aircraft — including drones — from flying within five nautical miles of the fire and within 3,000 feet of ground level, the agency says. The penalty for this includes fines of up to $100,000 and up to 18 months in prison.
Today, there were 2 incidents of unauthorized drone activity on the Keremeos Creek Fire (K50863). The presence of drones at the fire resulted in a complete halt to aerial firefighting efforts due to safety concerns. This kind of activity is extremely dangerous, pic.twitter.com/nKi0wuoJdI — BC Wildfire Service (@BCGovFireInfo) August 30, 2022
title: “Bc News Drones Interfere With Firefighting Crews Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-12” author: “Wallace Anderson”
The Keremeos Creek fire is currently classified as “contained” and warnings and evacuation orders have been canceled, but is still estimated at more than 7,000 hectares. Seventy-eight firefighters, three helicopters and three pieces of heavy equipment are still working to contain him, according to the agency’s website. The agency took to Twitter to remind people of the dangers of flying drones in areas where firefighters are working, following two separate incidents of “unauthorized” use. “The presence of drones at the fire resulted in a complete halt to aerial firefighting efforts due to safety concerns. This type of activity is extremely dangerous,” the post began. “It poses a significant safety risk to BC fire personnel, especially when low-flying firefighting aircraft are present. If a drone collides with a firefighting aircraft, the consequences can be fatal. There is zero tolerance for people flying drones in active fire areas.” There is an automatic restriction where wildfires are burning that prohibits any aircraft — including drones — from flying within five nautical miles of the fire and within 3,000 feet of ground level, the agency says. The penalty for this includes fines of up to $100,000 and up to 18 months in prison.
Today, there were 2 incidents of unauthorized drone activity on the Keremeos Creek Fire (K50863). The presence of drones at the fire resulted in a complete halt to aerial firefighting efforts due to safety concerns. This kind of activity is extremely dangerous, pic.twitter.com/nKi0wuoJdI — BC Wildfire Service (@BCGovFireInfo) August 30, 2022
title: “Bc News Drones Interfere With Firefighting Crews Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-27” author: “Dorothy Shiver”
The Keremeos Creek fire is currently classified as “contained” and warnings and evacuation orders have been canceled, but is still estimated at more than 7,000 hectares. Seventy-eight firefighters, three helicopters and three pieces of heavy equipment are still working to contain him, according to the agency’s website. The agency took to Twitter to remind people of the dangers of flying drones in areas where firefighters are working, following two separate incidents of “unauthorized” use. “The presence of drones at the fire resulted in a complete halt to aerial firefighting efforts due to safety concerns. This type of activity is extremely dangerous,” the post began. “It poses a significant safety risk to BC fire personnel, especially when low-flying firefighting aircraft are present. If a drone collides with a firefighting aircraft, the consequences can be fatal. There is zero tolerance for people flying drones in active fire areas.” There is an automatic restriction where wildfires are burning that prohibits any aircraft — including drones — from flying within five nautical miles of the fire and within 3,000 feet of ground level, the agency says. The penalty for this includes fines of up to $100,000 and up to 18 months in prison.
Today, there were 2 incidents of unauthorized drone activity on the Keremeos Creek Fire (K50863). The presence of drones at the fire resulted in a complete halt to aerial firefighting efforts due to safety concerns. This kind of activity is extremely dangerous, pic.twitter.com/nKi0wuoJdI — BC Wildfire Service (@BCGovFireInfo) August 30, 2022
title: “Bc News Drones Interfere With Firefighting Crews Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-09” author: “Marie Noell”
The Keremeos Creek fire is currently classified as “contained” and warnings and evacuation orders have been canceled, but is still estimated at more than 7,000 hectares. Seventy-eight firefighters, three helicopters and three pieces of heavy equipment are still working to contain him, according to the agency’s website. The agency took to Twitter to remind people of the dangers of flying drones in areas where firefighters are working, following two separate incidents of “unauthorized” use. “The presence of drones at the fire resulted in a complete halt to aerial firefighting efforts due to safety concerns. This type of activity is extremely dangerous,” the post began. “It poses a significant safety risk to BC fire personnel, especially when low-flying firefighting aircraft are present. If a drone collides with a firefighting aircraft, the consequences can be fatal. There is zero tolerance for people flying drones in active fire areas.” There is an automatic restriction where wildfires are burning that prohibits any aircraft — including drones — from flying within five nautical miles of the fire and within 3,000 feet of ground level, the agency says. The penalty for this includes fines of up to $100,000 and up to 18 months in prison.
Today, there were 2 incidents of unauthorized drone activity on the Keremeos Creek Fire (K50863). The presence of drones at the fire resulted in a complete halt to aerial firefighting efforts due to safety concerns. This kind of activity is extremely dangerous, pic.twitter.com/nKi0wuoJdI — BC Wildfire Service (@BCGovFireInfo) August 30, 2022
