BC Wildfire Service conducts airtanker practice flights in the Shuswap on May 24 for readiness.

BC Wildfire Service plans airtanker practice flights in the Shuswap, east of Penticton, on May 24. Between 1-2pm, air tankers departing from Kamloops and Penticton may be seen in the Thompson-Shuswap area, South Okanagan, and West Kootenays. These practice flights do not involve active wildfires; the BCWS conducts them after six days of no flying activity to ensure aviation teams are ready to respond when needed.

May 24, 2024
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