2023 Skimmers on Tyhee Lake, Telkwa BC, Canada

2023 wildfire season was the most destructive in British Columbia's history. More than 2.84 million hectares of forest and land burned. Tens of thousands of people were forced to evacuate. It will always be remembered for the tragic loss of six members of B.C.’s wildland firefighting community.
Friday July 7, 2023 Powers Creek wildfire discovered at 6:15pm
State of Emergency
Wildfire caused by lightning got out of control in Telkwa. The Regional District of Bulkley Nechako issued an Evacuation Order for the Powers Creek area for all dwellings and lands west of the Telkwa River, accessed via Tatlow Road, including local roads. People in the area were asked to leave immediately late Friday night. Also, an Evacuation Alert remained in effect for all dwellings and lands south of Seymour Lake, accessed from Tatlow Road or Hudson Bay Mountain Road, including local roads and the ski colony.
Saturday July 8, 2023
Crews using heavy equipment to establish a fireguard, used water pumps and hoses to attack it head on. A helicopter and skimmer group dumped water on the fire to cool, allowing the crews to access it directly. Water was collected from Tyhee Lake and residents were asked to remain aware and stay clear of the skimmer group while they making their runs on the lake.
Arrived at Tyhee Lake to watch the skimmers. These clips were filmed at 3:25 pm and again at 3:32 pm.
Wednesday July 12, 2023
Powers Creek wildfire was finally holding at 34 hectares.
Friday July 14, 2023
Evacuation Order rescinded for Powers Creek wildfire at 6 pm.
Barb & Richard Cecil