The North Okanagan香蕉视频直播檚 representative in Victoria wants her riding to continue working together as wildfires rage in and around the region香蕉视频直播檚 borders.

In a letter to constituents released Wednesday, Aug. 18, Vernon-Monashee MLA Harwinder Sandhu said the White Rock Lake fire is 香蕉视频直播渦nrivalled by any other event in our region香蕉视频直播檚 history.香蕉视频直播�

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And Harwinder obviously isn香蕉视频直播檛 the only one who appreciates the efforts.

Residents have been posting signs around the fire camp where BC Wildfire Service crews are stationed and have even started a nightly cheering club.

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香蕉视频直播淲e had 50 people at the corner of Old Kamloops Road/Goose Lake Road last night,香蕉视频直播� organizer Amanda Quiring said.

They meet at 6 p.m. to greet returning crews for about 90 mins, then fresh crews start heading out around 7:30/45. Quiring suggest morning residents could try the same thing in the a.m.

The waves, words of kindness, and even Minnie Mouse, are equally appreciated by the firefighters.

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Anyone is welcome to join the cheering squad, but is suggested to bring some tissues.

The White Rock Lake wildfire is listed at an estimated 81,000-plus hectares in size.

roger@vernonmorningstar.com
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