Dear Vernon firefighters,
We live on Cameron Point, off of Eastside Road. July 14 was a incredible experience for many of us on this stretch of Okanagan Lake. Our local firefighters and helicopter pilots were very hard at work containing a fire at Ellison Provincial Park.
We watched with our families huddled together on a deck, as police and firefighters smoothly escorted campers and trailers from Ellison Provincial Park.
Some of our family members were coming home from Vernon and were stopped at Paddlewheel Park from proceeding up the south road to the campground and beyond.
This of course allowed firefighters and exiting campers to leave the affected area. Police arrived on Delcliffe Road in a timely manner and communicated with residents of the progress of the fire.
We all watched with amazement as the helicopters, water bomber planes and local fire trucks moved into the smoke-filled environment, performing in high winds and rainy conditions.
We are so grateful, and thankful for your outstanding performance and for saving our homes and lives.
Thank you very much from the Delcliffe and Cameron Point community, and all of the families that enjoy living in this beautiful forest environment.
The Avery Family
Vernon
